giggirl Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 There I've said it. I hate texting. It has its place of course. Like sometimes you might have an arrangement to make and it can be easier, especially if there are lots of people involved. But if you need to go back and forth and back and forth and back and forth and back and forth then........ PICK UP THE PHONE!I just had a text that said "how are you". I deleted it. I just didn't feel the love. Is it just me?PxEdited to remove the word "already" for those who no likey Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/22222-texting-how-are-you/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voyageur Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 giggirl Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> PICK UP THE PHONE ALREADY!I hate the americanisms that are seeping into the UK (unless of course you are american, in which case my humblest apologies :-$ ) Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/22222-texting-how-are-you/#findComment-526323 Share on other sites More sharing options...
giggirl Posted February 28, 2012 Author Share Posted February 28, 2012 It isn't an Americanism. I think you'll find that that's Jewish humour that you're having a pop at there Voyageur. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/22222-texting-how-are-you/#findComment-526325 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voyageur Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 Ah - must be the jewish american stuff I hear on tv. Apologies.I am a great fan of the text - saves having to talk to people! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/22222-texting-how-are-you/#findComment-526329 Share on other sites More sharing options...
StraferJack Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 It's not that I like texts, I just loathe phone calls. If you are phoning me it had better be a life changerI hate other people phoning other people. Just stop talking unnecessary bobbins in public people. You're one a bus are you? Whoop de do(sorry giggirl. Love your work etc. just another take) Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/22222-texting-how-are-you/#findComment-526330 Share on other sites More sharing options...
giggirl Posted February 28, 2012 Author Share Posted February 28, 2012 So it's really just me then? Seriously? I'm really depressed now. What's a bobbin anyway for goodness sake? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/22222-texting-how-are-you/#findComment-526332 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twirly Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 I feel your pain giggirl. I don't mind quick texts sometimes, but agree, if you're making arrangements, just pick up the phone and save your fingers. Although I seem to prefer email to both these days. Probably because I can never remember what's been arranged, and can go back and check my emails when my poor old brain can't cope anymore... Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/22222-texting-how-are-you/#findComment-526334 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otta Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 I text, but totally agree that if it's more than q couple of messages back and forth, I'd rather talk on the phone.What I really really reeeeeally hate is txt spk!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/22222-texting-how-are-you/#findComment-526335 Share on other sites More sharing options...
katie1997 Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 I don't mind texts as they have their place for quick exchange of info but agree its really annoying if it goes on so long that you'd BOTH have had time to pick up the phone and call anyway. BBMs are the best tho.am with voyageur - I hate it when people say '.....ALREADY' too, sorry GGedited because: no likey, not needy anymore, and a certain someone is now sending me 'how R u?' texts ;-) Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/22222-texting-how-are-you/#findComment-526336 Share on other sites More sharing options...
giggirl Posted February 28, 2012 Author Share Posted February 28, 2012 Thanks Twirly. It's more the "how are you" types that don't sit right with me. Doesn't seem like a genuine approach. Any thoughts on that at all? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/22222-texting-how-are-you/#findComment-526337 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twirly Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 Agreed, it's lazy. What reply do they expect back other than "fine, how are you?". If they really wanted to know they would call (or email even, it's easier to elaborate on a proper keyboard). I think I'd just reply "fine" and leave it at that - it should get across that you're not happy, whilst not actually giving anything away. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/22222-texting-how-are-you/#findComment-526342 Share on other sites More sharing options...
giggirl Posted February 28, 2012 Author Share Posted February 28, 2012 Yes I agree. I think texting "how are you" is lazy and disingenuous. Although that's how I see things, am I wrong to see it like that? I'm not trying to have a rant about what I see as bad manners, I'm asking whether I'm wrong to see it that way. Is the world changing and I'm standing still? Am I a modern day King Canute, trying to fight off the inevitable? After all, it would be churlish to be nasty and grumpy to people who are genuine. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/22222-texting-how-are-you/#findComment-526347 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeckhamRose Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 I particularly hate it when the texter is strolling across the road whilst doing it.But I love it when you see two people together yet separately texting or talking to others on their mobiles. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/22222-texting-how-are-you/#findComment-526348 Share on other sites More sharing options...
giggirl Posted February 28, 2012 Author Share Posted February 28, 2012 Sorry Katie Numbers - I couldn't help myself. I have bad fingers tonight.OK now I changed the name of the thread because I really want to know how people feel about receiving / sending texts that just say "how are you" Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/22222-texting-how-are-you/#findComment-526350 Share on other sites More sharing options...
KalamityKel Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 simple "hi" and "how are you" with no further hint of interest usually (if I can be bothered and usually a couple of days later) warrants* a rather lengthy response back... why waste the cost of a text on one word? ;-)ETA: *from myself not suggesting others do the same :) Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/22222-texting-how-are-you/#findComment-526365 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 Texts are great, as are emails. Phone calls annoy me as I have to stop whatever I am doing... I can respond to texts when it's conveninent. (I never really was much of a "people person"). Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/22222-texting-how-are-you/#findComment-526367 Share on other sites More sharing options...
StraferJack Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 Ah I see the subject has changedI see where people are coming from - an "how are you" text after a long spell can seem impersonal. On the other hand if it has been a while, there are probably good reasons and an impromptu phone call can be incovenient - a text saying "how are you" is therefore useful as a feeler for availability rather than the start of a text only conversation Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/22222-texting-how-are-you/#findComment-526370 Share on other sites More sharing options...
red devil Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 Surely it comes down to context, let's take two 'random' stereotypical sexist examples...If you are an overworked, underpaid nurse, working in a stressful life or death environment, it might be a genuine enquiry into your own general health and wellbeing.However, if you inhabit the vacuous Mwah! Mwah! world of airkisses it's probably not worth the high resolution 480 x 360 pixel colour display screen it's written on...enough already Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/22222-texting-how-are-you/#findComment-526374 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJKillaQueen Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 I don't mind texts now that I have a BB with a querty keyboard (hated them before with all that tapping the same key and hoping you got the letter you wanted) but I do think it means people call far less than they used to. Seems that 90% of communication is now written. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/22222-texting-how-are-you/#findComment-526416 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrandNewGuy Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 @Jeremy - even more annoying than phone calls are people who reply to a text by phoning you. Aaargh! I texted them because I don't want a conversation. If I'd wanted a conversation, I'd have bloody phoned them! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/22222-texting-how-are-you/#findComment-526422 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 Amen. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/22222-texting-how-are-you/#findComment-526423 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBen Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 The question "How are you" by text is in itself deeply annoying unless it is qualified with something else. Even "How are you? Fancy a beer mould be fine. Alone it's so open and general and vague and yet quite personal. And when it's personal a beer is better. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/22222-texting-how-are-you/#findComment-526425 Share on other sites More sharing options...
womanofdulwich Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 I think its a stupid text question- but maybe its a bit like people who say " how are you?" and don't listen or expect an answer apart from " great". Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/22222-texting-how-are-you/#findComment-526432 Share on other sites More sharing options...
StraferJack Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 I wish, with all of my heart, this was true on trains and buses. What we need is fewer calls and more quality Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/22222-texting-how-are-you/#findComment-526435 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Mac Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 Hi GGHow are you? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/22222-texting-how-are-you/#findComment-526436 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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