To text or not to text, that is the question. So let's say I meet a girl and get her phone number. Ha, yeah right, hypothetical situation of course. As if I could really accomplish such a feat. Pretending that I did, what in our time and age is the appropriate choice?
A wise friend of mine tries to keep me on the straight and narrow with his old fashioned ways. He tells me,
"Donald, (in deep father like tone) you get what you put into the relationship. If you're not willing to make the effort to have that personal communication through a simple phone call, you won't get that personal relationship that you really desire."
Makes sense, right? Or does it? Guys do the ladies mind that we don't call to ask them out on a date, but settle for a quick text message instead? I used to hate text messages, they're so impersonal. Now, that's the only reason I ever even use my phone. Ladies, what do you want from that cute guy in your math class that keeps looking your way? Do you lose whatever interest you might have had when your phone vibrates signaling the cowardice of your crush, or does it even matter that much to you? I say boycott the T9 and let's return to the pre-information age way of life. Isn't it about time?
A wise friend of mine tries to keep me on the straight and narrow with his old fashioned ways. He tells me,
"Donald, (in deep father like tone) you get what you put into the relationship. If you're not willing to make the effort to have that personal communication through a simple phone call, you won't get that personal relationship that you really desire."
Makes sense, right? Or does it? Guys do the ladies mind that we don't call to ask them out on a date, but settle for a quick text message instead? I used to hate text messages, they're so impersonal. Now, that's the only reason I ever even use my phone. Ladies, what do you want from that cute guy in your math class that keeps looking your way? Do you lose whatever interest you might have had when your phone vibrates signaling the cowardice of your crush, or does it even matter that much to you? I say boycott the T9 and let's return to the pre-information age way of life. Isn't it about time?
5 comments:
Texting is fine. Not for asking on an important date or something, but I LOVE getting a "good morning!" text or a "I just saw the funniest thing, let's meet for lunch and I'll tell you! :)" Those are just fine! But I like calls too. It's nice to have a couple texts in my inbox when I get out of class. So...text me ;)
I say be a man... if a guy is too chicken to call a girl up to ask her on a date (or for goodness sacks ask her out in person *GASP*) than honestly I wouldn't be surprised if the girl just turned the guy down! I will not lie... I have said yes when a guy has asked me out over text and even over facebook, but I really don't think it's impressive. I think if the guy isn't willing to put the effort into it than why should I put the effort into it?
I guess what I'm saying is, yes guys, if you ask a girl over text or even over facebook you'll probably get a date out of it... but the QUALITY of the date might be lacking.
I would rather be asked out over the phone, or in person, ANY day of the week. Texting is great and it definitely has it's place... but that place is no where in building a real relationship. Remember what Elder Bednar said about Virtual Relationships!
Texting is a cop out to ask for a date. When you text you run a lot more risks of being rejected. For example, say you text a girl and ask her out on a date. She has time to think of an excuse not to go on a date with you. Compared to, going over to where ever they are and asking them face to face. That gives them and you a chance at starting up a conversation and better yet a chance at seeing how the other person reacts to you. Asking somebody out on a date in person shows more respect for yourself and the other person. To be honest, I hate texting, I would rather say what I want to say face to face. It is really difficult to even maintain real friendships over texting, facebook,and all the other crap that we have instead of face to face. True, texting does have its place...but it is not to replace human to human relationships.
I like how Dianna said "for goodness sacks." I'm pretty sure we should all start saying that.
But seriously (even though I was serious, we should all start saying that), if you think that texting is a lame way to ask a date out (compared to asking them in person), then how do you feel about blogging about dating? I've found that if you want to get through the ridiculous walls that we all put up (men and women...and other) whether it be sarcasm, shyness, rudeness, humor, restriction orders...whatever they are, sitting down and honestly talking to a person can give you a better insight into that person and what they want. So I guess it just depends on the depth you want to get out of your conversations, relationships, or dating endeavors. Do you want to actually here the person laugh, or does LOL do it for you? And for goodness sacks, Donald, didn't you text us all to check out this website? I'm giving you GOLD for a text! You are lucky I am such an awesome friend. And retarded. (Next blog: Donald defends taking advantage of retards.)
Who's this Bjorn kid writing on my blog? Nobody invited him! Ha, thanks boo for your comments, they are much appreciated. I think you bring up a good point about how much you miss out on through texting. You really don't get to hear people laugh and see them smile. Texting is convenient, but real life is so much more amazing.
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