Communication
Oct 14, 2021 19:16:11 #
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Oct 14, 2021 19:32:38 #
kpmac wrote:
How true, Don. This picture tells a common story.
A sad one...
Oct 14, 2021 19:52:26 #
Oct 15, 2021 07:53:43 #
Oct 15, 2021 09:58:21 #
Nobody seems to talk verbally anymore. This is how they avoid confrontation and carefully craft responses. A terrible way to communicate actually.
I have a friend who says he can't "just" call his son by phone. Instead he has been instructed to text him when he wishes to talk. His son then calls his father at his convenience. My son-in-law has given me similar instructions also.
I really find that extremely dis-tasteful and dis-respectful.
I have a friend who says he can't "just" call his son by phone. Instead he has been instructed to text him when he wishes to talk. His son then calls his father at his convenience. My son-in-law has given me similar instructions also.
I really find that extremely dis-tasteful and dis-respectful.
Oct 15, 2021 10:47:48 #
Hereford wrote:
Nobody seems to talk verbally anymore. This is how they avoid confrontation and carefully craft responses. A terrible way to communicate actually.
I have a friend who says he can't "just" call his son by phone. Instead he has been instructed to text him when he wishes to talk. His son then calls his father at his convenience. My son-in-law has given me similar instructions also.
I really find that extremely dis-tasteful and dis-respectful.
I have a friend who says he can't "just" call his son by phone. Instead he has been instructed to text him when he wishes to talk. His son then calls his father at his convenience. My son-in-law has given me similar instructions also.
I really find that extremely dis-tasteful and dis-respectful.
My dear and departed Mother in Law had a useful expression for situations of that nature - "Scroom". We have a little display made from an old scrabble letter tray and letters. Calming.
I was at a Live theater matinee yesterday. There were numerous announcements asking people to turn off their phones and that photography was forbidden. There was a lady a seat away from me, had to be late sixties, who simply ignored the policy, viewing her phone during the performance. Annoying. Fortunately "ahem" and a really dirty look was sufficient. I believe this is an addiction.
Oct 15, 2021 10:49:14 #
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Oct 15, 2021 16:54:14 #
kpmac wrote:
How true, Don. This picture tells a common story.
Have to agree with you Ken. Thanks for commenting.
Don
Oct 15, 2021 16:55:52 #
Longshadow wrote:
A sad one...
Yes Longshadow, it is. All to common presently. Thanks for taking the time to view and comment.
Don
Oct 15, 2021 16:57:06 #
Curmudgeon wrote:
Probably talking to each other 
Would not doubt it Jack! Thanks for stopping by and commenting.
Don
Oct 15, 2021 16:58:23 #
ecobin wrote:
Same everywhere - even crossing busy intersections.
Yes, I see it all the time Elliot. Wonder move of them are not run over. Thanks for viewing.
Don
Oct 15, 2021 17:02:05 #
Hereford wrote:
Nobody seems to talk verbally anymore. This is how they avoid confrontation and carefully craft responses. A terrible way to communicate actually.
I have a friend who says he can't "just" call his son by phone. Instead he has been instructed to text him when he wishes to talk. His son then calls his father at his convenience. My son-in-law has given me similar instructions also.
I really find that extremely dis-tasteful and dis-respectful.
I have a friend who says he can't "just" call his son by phone. Instead he has been instructed to text him when he wishes to talk. His son then calls his father at his convenience. My son-in-law has given me similar instructions also.
I really find that extremely dis-tasteful and dis-respectful.
No they don't Hereford. When I want to reach my grand daughter I send her a text. Calling on the phone gets no response. It is one way of avoiding confrontation, you just don't text back.
Our views on this subject seem to be the same. Thanks for taking the time to view and comment.
Don
Oct 15, 2021 17:08:03 #
quixdraw wrote:
My dear and departed Mother in Law had a useful ex... (show quote)
No respect for others QD. Agree with you 100%, it is very annoying! You were lucky all it took was one "ahem" and one dirty look to solve the problem. To some social media is an addiction. Glad I am out of the corporate world and not glued to a cell phone. I carry mine for emergency use most of the time or to get directions, it is not glued to my hand.
Thanks for viewing and commenting QD.
Don
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