The Decline of Human Interactions

[LADoug1]

A few Years ago when I first started Escorting I noticed people were more Courteous, Prompt and If You made plans with them It usually...Happened. Over the Years I'm starting to notice not Only are people being less Respectful of Your time(I.E Following through with plans etc) but even a good chunk (Maybe 30%)of the Messages/Emails I get arent even Full Sentences. I believe we are slowly(But surely) moving into a new Era In which Humans Interact with each other. People are becoming Awkward, No one can Look You in the eyes. I think alot of this has to do with the Internet, Surge of Apps, Texting etc. Flaking really wasnt a "Thing" for me a few Years ago. Even if someone needed to cancel Itd be AT LEAST 24 Hours or more notice. Now I've had a few guys whom will literally cancel MINUTES before we are to get together.

 

 

Maybe Its just me. I read on here alot of Clients whom have Trouble even getting a Response from an Escort and Yet make Posts about "Should I keep Trying" etc. Also when I do meet someone sometimes they're Complacent/Lazy. Like Its "Yea You're Hot...Thanks for trying to get to know me Buddy but....lets get Naked!". For me...Its just my Personality. I actually like getting to know Someone. Afterall I'd much rather have a Regular than a Plethora of Randoms. Some clients are Hiring so much they dont even see You as a Person...You're just another cute boy with a Big smile(And Penis). I miss the old days where People actually made an effort to get to know You. Not just In my "Job" but even trying to hit a guy up Online its like a Laundry list of Questions...Like a Job Interview BEFORE You meet...and they're Usually sex related, More Pics? Etc Etc Etc

 

 

The Gay Community is Small(Despite what the Media tries to make it). The list of Quality Encounters/Unjaded People is getting smaller. Flaking and one liner Responses should never be Ok. It wasnt always like this.....And I believe Itll only get worse. For all of Us(Escorts and Clients)

Add lack of GRACIOUSNESS to the sad trend in today's society.

[+ bashful]

My excellent memory has been made obsolete and I blame the cell phone.

 

Not just the cell phone, but other technology too. I purchased a new car a few years ago without built in navigation (my previous 2 cars had it). Didn't think I needed it because it was on my phone. Only, the screen was too small to use while driving. I didn't realize how dependent I was on the big navigation screen, constantly looking at the screen to see where I was, not at the signs and landmarks. It was an adjustment, but probably good for my brain, to go back to actually remembering what roads/landmarks would be next.

[TruHart1]

Anybody else got Teen or Gen X neices n nephs who, when you walk into their house after not seeing them for months, don't even get off the couch or look up from their ipads to come say hello??

Actually, I'm proud(?) to say that my niece always looks up and says, "Hi, Uncle Tru!" before looking back down at her iPad and continuing whatever she was doing!!! o_Oo_O:)

 

TruHart1

[whipped guy]

One more thing about texting that bugs me...

 

I have accepted the fact that texting is now firmly ensconced in society. I can live with that because it is indeed a valid and convenient method of communication. However, I send full sentences in a short and concise paragraph. One completed thought is organized into one text. In response I often get a half sentence. I try to respond to that as best that I can, then in the attempt to respond I get another two word "sentence" that completely negates that to which I was responding. So I need to start from scratch. Then another three word text followed by another one word text... and so it continues! So my phone is singing ding, ding, ding, ding, ding, ding... It seems that certain people are incapable of expressing themselves in a thorough manner.

 

I now have learned not to respond until I get what I assume is the the complete and cogent response. Well I might get a full response, eventually that is. However, there's no guarantee that it will be logical, but heck that would be asking for way too much. That's why when it gets to that point I often decide to call so as to assure that we are on the same wavelength.

[+ Truereview]

One more thing about texting that bugs me...

 

I have accepted the fact that texting is now firmly ensconced in society. I can live with that because it is indeed a valid and convenient method of communication. However, I send full sentences in a short and concise paragraph. One completed thought is organized into one text. In response I often get a half sentence. I try to respond to that as best that I can, then in the attempt to respond I get another two word "sentence" that completely negates that to which I was responding. So I need to start from scratch. Then another three word text followed by another one word text... and so it continues! So my phone is singing ding, ding, ding, ding, ding, ding... It seems that certain people are incapable of expressing themselves in a thorough manner.

 

I now have learned not to respond until I get what I assume is the the complete and cogent response. Well I might get a full response, eventually that is. However, there's no guarantee that it will be logical, but heck that would be asking for way too much. That's why when it gets to that point I often decide to call so as to assure that we are on the same wavelength.

I have a big issue with this regarding

[+ Truereview]

Couldn't resist...

[jawjateck]

One more thing about texting that bugs me...

 

I have accepted the fact that texting is now firmly ensconced in society. I can live with that because it is indeed a valid and convenient method of communication. However, I send full sentences in a short and concise paragraph. One completed thought is organized into one text. In response I often get a half sentence. I try to respond to that as best that I can, then in the attempt to respond I get another two word "sentence" that completely negates that to which I was responding. So I need to start from scratch. Then another three word text followed by another one word text... and so it continues! So my phone is singing ding, ding, ding, ding, ding, ding... It seems that certain people are incapable of expressing themselves in a thorough manner.

 

I now have learned not to respond until I get what I assume is the the complete and cogent response. Well I might get a full response, eventually that is. However, there's no guarantee that it will be logical, but heck that would be asking for way too much. That's why when it gets to that point I often decide to call so as to assure that we are on the same wavelength.

 

I'm with you, WG. I've learned to wait until all the fragments come in. Then tap out my sentence, but before I can finish it, another ding......."u ther?"

Go figure these young'uns. On many occasions, I have simply texted something like "NO more. Call me or we're done."

[Kuriousity]

Anybody else got Teen or Gen X neices n nephs who, when you walk into their house after not seeing them for months, don't even get off the couch or look up from their ipads to come say hello??

 

Just to clarify, Generation X is now in their late 30s to late 40s....we are not in the same category as phone obsessed Millenials for the most part

[mike carey]

Couldn't resist

Dude!

[+ Funguy]

Tho I retired at the tender age of 50, many a year ago, I still get sucked into helping out friends in their offices. Back in my old office I had a check-off square entitled POF and choices 10%, 20%. This translated to "Piss off factor" and how much did I want to add to the bill. Usually it was used for rudeness, late for appointment, just plain annoying.

 

17 years later I use the same coding but even more frequently for cell phone usage while I am trying to get a history or examining the patient and answering the damn thing right in the middle of the visit. Signs are posted re: no usage in the office and there is no excuse. I also simply leave the exam room without explanation if the are on their cell and go on to the next patient. It might take me a half an hour to get back to them and, interestingly enough, it never happens twice!

[bigvalboy]

One more thing about texting that bugs me...

 

I have accepted the fact that texting is now firmly ensconced in society. I can live with that because it is indeed a valid and convenient method of communication. However, I send full sentences in a short and concise paragraph. One completed thought is organized into one text. In response I often get a half sentence. I try to respond to that as best that I can, then in the attempt to respond I get another two word "sentence" that completely negates that to which I was responding. So I need to start from scratch. Then another three word text followed by another one word text... and so it continues! So my phone is singing ding, ding, ding, ding, ding, ding... It seems that certain people are incapable of expressing themselves in a thorough manner.

 

I now have learned not to respond until I get what I assume is the the complete and cogent response. Well I might get a full response, eventually that is. However, there's no guarantee that it will be logical, but heck that would be asking for way too much. That's why when it gets to that point I often decide to call so as to assure that we are on the same wavelength.

 

LOL...The solution is to voice text. I stopped typing a long time ago, it's just to slow. I used to hate it when I would be half way through my response and then they would send another text about something entirely different, and I would be trying to formulate the first one. Yes I know, sometimes it doesn't get the translation perfectly, but I've gotten to the point where I can do the correction pretty fast.

[jawjateck]

LOL...The solution is to voice text. I stopped typing a long time ago, it's just to slow. I used to hate it when I would be half way through my response and then they would send another text about something entirely different, and I would be trying to formulate the first one. Yes I know, sometimes it doesn't get the translation perfectly, but I've gotten to the point where I can do the correction pretty fast.

 

But BVB...you are a distinguished gentleman of the world. I'm a boy from the country and that siri thangy don't like me.

[bigvalboy]

But BVB...you are a distinguished gentleman of the world. I'm a boy from the country and that siri thangy don't like me.

 

LOL...not siri. Just tap the mic icon, and chat away....s-l-o-w-l-y and c-l-e-a-r-l-y

[jawjateck]

LOL...not siri. Just tap the mic icon, and chat away....s-l-o-w-l-y.

 

That's my point....As a southern boy, I type faster than I talk. LOL!

[bigvalboy]

That's my point....As a southern boy, I type faster than I talk. LOL!

 

Damn boy you are fast, you typed your response to my post, before I even finished it.

[whipped guy]

Tho I retired at the tender age of 50, many a year ago, I still get sucked into helping out friends in their offices. Back in my old office I had a check-off square entitled POF and choices 10%, 20%. This translated to "Piss off factor" and how much did I want to add to the bill. Usually it was used for rudeness, late for appointment, just plain annoying.

 

17 years later I use the same coding but even more frequently for cell phone usage while I am trying to get a history or examining the patient and answering the damn thing right in the middle of the visit. Signs are posted re: no usage in the office and there is no excuse. I also simply leave the exam room without explanation if the are on their cell and go on to the next patient. It might take me a half an hour to get back to them and, interestingly enough, it never happens twice!

Well dentists use the acronym PITA... Pain In The Ass. Same difference! It just sounds a bit more genteel when you are discussing things with your assistant and are referencing a certain "Mrs. Pita"! . I never thought of the check-off square and percentage thing. That would have made things easier!

[+ DERRIK]

One more thing about texting that bugs me...

 

I have accepted the fact that texting is now firmly ensconced in society. I can live with that because it is indeed a valid and convenient method of communication. However, I send full sentences in a short and concise paragraph. One completed thought is organized into one text. In response I often get a half sentence. I try to respond to that as best that I can, then in the attempt to respond I get another two word "sentence" that completely negates that to which I was responding. So I need to start from scratch. Then another three word text followed by another one word text... and so it continues! So my phone is singing ding, ding, ding, ding, ding, ding... It seems that certain people are incapable of expressing themselves in a thorough manner.

 

I now have learned not to respond until I get what I assume is the the complete and cogent response. Well I might get a full response, eventually that is. However, there's no guarantee that it will be logical, but heck that would be asking for way too much. That's why when it gets to that point I often decide to call so as to assure that we are on the same wavelength.

 

Back on the day. I volunteered at an agency that dealt with the deaf

 

Use if TTY was common over the phone lines and as we communicated back and forth at the end out out "train of thought" we would type GA. -- go ahead

 

That prevented both of us interrupting each other

[+ WmClarke]

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I also simply leave the exam room without explanation if the are on their cell and go on to the next patient. It might take me a half an hour to get back to them and, interestingly enough, it never happens twice!

Love it!

 

I am always glad to see my doctor--I never pick up the phone when I am in the room with her, unless I am referring to my "list o' stuff" I need to discuss with her.

 

Heck, I do that with any professional I meet. And most friends.

[seaboy4hire]

Tho I retired at the tender age of 50, many a year ago, I still get sucked into helping out friends in their offices. Back in my old office I had a check-off square entitled POF and choices 10%, 20%. This translated to "Piss off factor" and how much did I want to add to the bill. Usually it was used for rudeness, late for appointment, just plain annoying.

 

17 years later I use the same coding but even more frequently for cell phone usage while I am trying to get a history or examining the patient and answering the damn thing right in the middle of the visit. Signs are posted re: no usage in the office and there is no excuse. I also simply leave the exam room without explanation if the are on their cell and go on to the next patient. It might take me a half an hour to get back to them and, interestingly enough, it never happens twice!

 

Funguy, I can'tlove you enough for this post. You rock!

 

Hugs,

Greg

[tyro]

But BVB...you are a distinguished gentleman of the world. I'm a boy from the country and that siri thangy don't like me.

That bitch likes no one. I like her, though.

T

[whipped guy]

LOL...The solution is to voice text.

But BVB...you are a distinguished gentleman of the world. I'm a boy from the country and that siri thangy don't like me.

That bitch likes no one. I like her, though.

T

Well, I get along well with my Siri! She's a sexy sounding Italian ragazza. Though she does have a bit of an attitude at times. However, I like that! I just realized that she has nothing to do with texting. So I guess thanks to BVB that just might solve the problem!

[TruHart1]

That bitch likes no one. I like her, though.

T

LOL! Siri does have an attitude, especially when questioned about political, moral or sexual matters, but she always does her best to answer, even if the question happens to be outside her programming. Sorry I can't say the same for the Diva who gives me directions on my GPS...I swear, sometimes she sounds like she's criticizing the route I decide to take! And not in a nice way, either!!! :eek:

 

TruHart1

[whipped guy]

LOL! Siri does have an attitude, especially when questioned about political, moral or sexual matters, but she always does her best to answer, even if the question happens to be outside her programming. Sorry I can't say the same for the Diva who gives me directions on my GPS...I swear, sometimes she sounds like she's criticizing the route I decide to take! And not in a nice way, either!!! :eek:

 

TruHart1

For a fleeting moment I thought that I had a kinder gentler Siri. I threw some Italian expletives in her direction. These were her responses. Of course they got increasingly sarcastic.

 

Io non ti parlerei mai in questo modo. I would never speak to you in such a manner.

Hai certamente studiato a Oxford! You certainly studied at Oxford!

Se continui, mi tocca chiamare Chuck Norris! If you continue, I'll have to call Chuck Norris!

 

I'm not sure what the English speaking Seri would have said! But when I told her to "fuck off" in English. Her response was, "Non capisco!"

[TruHart1]

For a fleeting moment I thought that I had a kinder gentler Siri. I threw some Italian expletives in her direction. These were her responses. Of course they got increasingly sarcastic.

 

Io non ti parlerei mai in questo modo. I would never speak to you in such a manner.

Hai certamente studiato a Oxford! You certainly studied at Oxford!

Se continui, mi tocca chiamare Chuck Norris! If you continue, I'll have to call Chuck Norris!

 

I'm not sure what the English speaking Seri would have said! But when I told her to "fuck off" in English. Her response was, "Non capisco!"

Caro WG,

 

Questo è troppo divertente!!! :Do_O

 

(PSD!)

CuorSincer

[Tonyko]

Just to clarify, Generation X is now in their late 30s to late 40s....we are not in the same category as phone obsessed Millenials for the most part

I know I "was" including them :-) My two oldest nephs are only 9 years younger than me but cell phones since college and and they too have diff "standards" of communication (or lack of)