Not responding to texts?

TheGillos · 2016-02-06T06:17:39+00:00

This might not be a popular opinion, but I think that respect is something that is given by default. In my opinion it's disrespect that is earned. If my friends text me, then I'm going to get back to them as soon as I read it. Girls it can be a bit different, you don't want to seem too available, but then again in this day and age everyone has their cell phones on them at all times. So of course you're going to see their message. If it's during work hours though, you better believe I'm not going to get back to a woman. My friends who I consider very important, will get preferential treatment. Bros before hoes. Haha.

princepeanutbutter · 2016-02-06T12:42:00+00:00

It's polite to respond. The trouble most people get into is feeling the need to explain themselves all the time.

'Hey wanna go to the party tonight?'

'Sorry can't.'

Not...

'Sorry I really want to but I have an exam at 7am and you know how it is we always stay out too late haha maybe tho will Sheila be there?'

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vandaalen · 2016-02-06T09:38:45+00:00

It's not a matter of respect.

Where exactly does it state that you are obliged to be available for people 24/7? What's the exact law saying that you must answer to people's bullshit?

"But what if it's important to them?" I hear you ask. "So fucking what?" I say to you. What's important to them isn't necessarily important to you as well.

Somebody chose they wanted to contact you and you chose that you didn't want any contact at the moment. Case closed.

Especially women will get very pushy about this and if you do not answer them and they are emotionally invested, you better be prepared for some serious bombing to occure.

Just ignore, sit back and relax.

I still remember a time without cellphones, let aside messaging apps, and the world kept turning, so people will survive if you do not answer their texts. Most of the time those things are also even just important to those people at the very moment.

Title	Not responding to texts?
Author	topdog82
Upvotes	2
Comments	9
Date	February 6, 2016 6:12 AM UTC (10 years ago)
Subreddit	Posted in /r/askTRP
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