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Sorry to hear that. I have conversations with people all the time. Sometimes serious, sometimes silly, sometimes about things that don't make sense. I couldn't imagine not having real conversations often. Do they outlaw cellphones where you are?  Because I find that to be the main problem in most cases.
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Why is that? Just hard to find people really interested. It is amazing how little attention people have anymore. An example just today for example, sitting for lunch with a friend and trying to talk about some stuff to do with music and have an actual conversation... but since he was trying to hold three other "conversations" by text, it was pretty had to get anything out of him save some "uh-huhs" and some "yeahs". And I find the same problem both online and over the phone, it is like everyone is multitasking and barely concentrating on what is in front of them. It is not so big a problem that I will stop talking to them, but it makes me yearn for a time when I used to could sit for lunch with someone and have a really interesting conversation. I can't speak for anyone else, I just don't see it anymore. Like most people, I have a smart phone so can receive/send both emails and texts but if I’m with someone, I may check my messages to see who it’s from and would never reply unless it was important. That’s just rude!! I also don’t indulge in inane chatter unless it is work related. I have cut all all people from my life who didn’t/don’t positively contribute...my life is too short! |
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Sorry to hear that. I have conversations with people all the time. Sometimes serious, sometimes silly, sometimes about things that don't make sense. I couldn't imagine not having real conversations often. Do they outlaw cellphones where you are? Because I find that to be the main problem in most cases.
I find politely reminding the person that they are there with me, rather than the person on the phone actually works in most cases. And if it doesn't, I'll let them be with their phone and leave. |
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Like most people, I have a smart phone so can receive/send both emails and texts but if I’m with someone, I may check my messages to see who it’s from and would never reply unless it was important. That’s just rude!! I also don’t indulge in inane chatter unless it is work related. I have cut all all people from my life who didn’t/don’t positively contribute...my life is too short! I own a smart phone as well and pretty much follow the same pattern. I keep it on silent in most cases, and only check it if I am expecting a call or some other important situation. I just don't get all caught up in my phone like some people. I am awful at inane chatter, and tend to feel really awkward when attempting it. I find politely reminding the person that they are there with me, rather than the person on the phone actually works in most cases. And if it doesn't, I'll let them be with their phone and leave. I've tried the polite route, and it works for a few minutes at best...lol. And I have had to cut a few situations short because of it sometimes, but it still makes it frustrating to have to go about it that way. Maybe I just like talking about boring stuff? 
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This has happened a few times before but the other day, I got a random email that included this guy’s mobile number. I would be lying if I said that I haven't called/texted a complete stranger but nowadays, I won't 'cold call' or give out my number - I’m attached to it and wouldn’t want to change it because I gave it out carelessly but It did get me thinking...under what circumstances would you give out your number? Being in business, my personal number (a land line) is published in both a phone book and on my website. It is also on my business cards. If you are in business, and do business on the Internet, you have to be available for contact or people are not going to send you their money for your product. But do you differentiate between your professional life and your dating life i.e. are you like others and “whore” out your number because it’s in the public arena anyway or are you more cautious because it’s your personal life? I'm not sure I understand your question. If a person knows me, they can easily find my phone number from a phone book or from my websites. My personal name is also my business name. I don't operate with an alias for my business like some people do. As far as my "dating life" is concerned. LOL I don't really have one.
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i whore out my number like crazy. i get plenty of numbers in messages too. sometimes i want to take them and give them out to other guys who ask for my number. win-win, no? That's a good idea LOL |
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This has happened a few times before but the other day, I got a random email that included this guy’s mobile number. I would be lying if I said that I haven't called/texted a complete stranger but nowadays, I won't 'cold call' or give out my number - I’m attached to it and wouldn’t want to change it because I gave it out carelessly but It did get me thinking...under what circumstances would you give out your number? Being in business, my personal number (a land line) is published in both a phone book and on my website. It is also on my business cards. If you are in business, and do business on the Internet, you have to be available for contact or people are not going to send you their money for your product. A But do you differentiate between your professional life and your dating life i.e. are you like others and “whore” out your number because it’s in the public arena anyway or are you more cautious because it’s your personal life? I'm not sure I understand your question. If a person knows me, they can easily find my phone number from a phone book or from my websites. My personal name is also my business name. I don't operate with an alias for my business like some people do. As far as my "dating life" is concerned. LOL I don't really have one.
All I meant is that because your contact details are in the public domain i.e. on your website, business cards etc. If you were contacted by someone from an online dating site like Mingle who asked for your cell number, would be wait until you knew them a little more or would you give it to them? Regardless of whether you were interested in dating or friendship 
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This has happened a few times before but the other day, I got a random email that included this guy’s mobile number. I would be lying if I said that I haven't called/texted a complete stranger but nowadays, I won't 'cold call' or give out my number - I’m attached to it and wouldn’t want to change it because I gave it out carelessly but It did get me thinking...under what circumstances would you give out your number? Being in business, my personal number (a land line) is published in both a phone book and on my website. It is also on my business cards. If you are in business, and do business on the Internet, you have to be available for contact or people are not going to send you their money for your product. A But do you differentiate between your professional life and your dating life i.e. are you like others and “whore” out your number because it’s in the public arena anyway or are you more cautious because it’s your personal life? I'm not sure I understand your question. If a person knows me, they can easily find my phone number from a phone book or from my websites. My personal name is also my business name. I don't operate with an alias for my business like some people do. As far as my "dating life" is concerned. LOL I don't really have one.
All I meant is that because your contact details are in the public domain i.e. on your website, business cards etc. If you were contacted by someone from an online dating site like Mingle who asked for your cell number, would be wait until you knew them a little more or would you give it to them? Regardless of whether you were interested in dating or friendship
Yes of course. Most people who ask for cell numbers are probably selling them to telemarketers anyway. |
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This has happened a few times before but the other day, I got a random email that included this guy’s mobile number. I would be lying if I said that I haven't called/texted a complete stranger but nowadays, I won't 'cold call' or give out my number - I’m attached to it and wouldn’t want to change it because I gave it out carelessly but It did get me thinking...under what circumstances would you give out your number? Being in business, my personal number (a land line) is published in both a phone book and on my website. It is also on my business cards. If you are in business, and do business on the Internet, you have to be available for contact or people are not going to send you their money for your product. A But do you differentiate between your professional life and your dating life i.e. are you like others and “whore” out your number because it’s in the public arena anyway or are you more cautious because it’s your personal life? I'm not sure I understand your question. If a person knows me, they can easily find my phone number from a phone book or from my websites. My personal name is also my business name. I don't operate with an alias for my business like some people do. As far as my "dating life" is concerned. LOL I don't really have one.
All I meant is that because your contact details are in the public domain i.e. on your website, business cards etc. If you were contacted by someone from an online dating site like Mingle who asked for your cell number, would be wait until you knew them a little more or would you give it to them? Regardless of whether you were interested in dating or friendship
Yes of course. Most people who ask for cell numbers are probably selling them to telemarketers anyway. And I thought I was cynical although you're probably not wrong..
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Edited by
singmesweet
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Sat 01/07/12 12:02 PM
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I find politely reminding the person that they are there with me, rather than the person on the phone actually works in most cases. And if it doesn't, I'll let them be with their phone and leave. I've tried the polite route, and it works for a few minutes at best...lol. And I have had to cut a few situations short because of it sometimes, but it still makes it frustrating to have to go about it that way. Maybe I just like talking about boring stuff?
Who knows. Some people are just rude, I guess. |
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Edited by
MariahsFantasy
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Sat 01/07/12 02:13 PM
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Yeah I think there is more than one. I've fallen in love more than once. Just a cookie cutter imagine of my dream man will distract me from living in general. Those fantasy thoughts really blind you. I can agree with this sentiment to some degree. I've fallen in love a couple of times, but things just always fell apart. But I still hold to that belief that although there may be multiple people I can fall in love with, there really is only one person for me. Or at least I like to think.
I'm like that show The Bachelorette, I can, rather I have the ability to fall for a couple guys at once. Its happened. Sometimes one guy extra is overloading the systems. |
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Edited by
42BlackBBW
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Sat 01/07/12 02:23 PM
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Yeah I think there is more than one. I've fallen in love more than once. Just a cookie cutter imagine of my dream man will distract me from living in general. Those fantasy thoughts really blind you. I can agree with this sentiment to some degree. I've fallen in love a couple of times, but things just always fell apart. But I still hold to that belief that although there may be multiple people I can fall in love with, there really is only one person for me. Or at least I like to think.
I'm like that show The Bachelorette, I can, rather I have the ability to fall for a couple guys at once. Its happened. Sometimes one guy extra is overloading the systems. Maybe I need to learn from you girl..I have the attention span of a gnat
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I'm like that show The Bachelorette, I can, rather I have the ability to fall for a couple guys at once. Its happened. Sometimes one guy extra is overloading the systems. I think I can understand that, I've never been in love with more than one woman at a time though. I will talk to multiple people and if I fall in love with someone, so be it, I pursue that and see where it takes me. I know some people will try to have several "romances" going on at once, all in the name of finding "the one", but I just cannot juggle it, plus I don't like deceiving people. I have had some people not understand this, and it has even hurt some feelings... I just find it works better for me. In all cases it has never worked out in the long run relationship wise, but I do believe eventually it will. You just have to find that one person who believes in you and wants the same things you do. Yes of course. Most people who ask for cell numbers are probably selling them to telemarketers anyway. Or using them to try to dig up personal information. I have had that happen once due to a concerned family member, which I did not mind in one sense, but I also disliked the fact they made a lot of assumptions and never once actually spoke to me. |
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Yeah I think there is more than one. I've fallen in love more than once. Just a cookie cutter imagine of my dream man will distract me from living in general. Those fantasy thoughts really blind you. I can agree with this sentiment to some degree. I've fallen in love a couple of times, but things just always fell apart. But I still hold to that belief that although there may be multiple people I can fall in love with, there really is only one person for me. Or at least I like to think.
I'm like that show The Bachelorette, I can, rather I have the ability to fall for a couple guys at once. Its happened. Sometimes one guy extra is overloading the systems. Joking aside, if I’m interested in someone, regardless of where it leads, he is my focus. Only once that relationship has reached it conclusion can I move onto someone else. |
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Edited by
42BlackBBW
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Sat 01/07/12 02:41 PM
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