What are your thoughts on texting in social situations?
In my opinion, it depends on your social situation. If it was during a dinner, party or a social event, I don't suggest texting because you are actually talking to someone at the time. Whatever the situation on the text might be, I think it can wait or they would have called you instead. But if you were trying to find somebody or you needed something at that moment and calling isn't the best idea, texting is a great way to communicate. If I was talking to a friend and they kept asking me to repeat myself or hold on, I got a text I would get annoyed. I would feel disrespected and feel that my opinion doesn't matter to them because they aren't listening clearly due to their text. For example, if you were spending time with your parents, I think your parents would feel a bit unappreciated that you rather talk to your friends that you see almost every day of the week then spend a little time with them.
Do you find it rude if you're talking to somebody and they proceed to text continuously on their cell phone?
Yes, I would find it rude if you're talking to somebody and they proceed to text continuously on their cellphones. You would be having a conversation with somebody and all of a sudden you hear their phone go off and your conversation would stop because they would have to answer their text. Unless it is important and you know that they are waiting for an important message from somebody, I don't think you should be texting during a social situation.
If you had to come up with a list of five etiquette rules for texting. what would they be?
1. DO NOT text when having an actual conversation with somebody else
2. Checking your phone occasionally is reasonable incase of an emergency but either then that, you shouldn't be texting during a conversation with someone else
3. Text someone because you want to and not because you are bored and they are your last resort
4. If you are able to meet up with the person you are texting, go for it instead of texting them
5. Don't text when driving or crossing streets
