ETIQUETTE CHALLENGE #4: When is it rude to “text?”

You’ve seen them, or maybe you’ll confess to being one – a person addicted to texting.

Is it rude to text while you are having a “face-to-face” conversation with someone else?

Is it rude to text while you’re checking out at a store?

Is it okay to text while driving?

Is it okay to text during a business meeting?

Do you or your kids text at the dinner table?

Where or when isn’t it okay to text?

Chime in, tell us what you think about texting and when it is just not appropriate.

Join the fun and give your opinion or send us your great etiquette question or challenge.

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2 Responses to “ETIQUETTE CHALLENGE #4: When is it rude to “text?””

1. Alicia Hill says:

   September 2, 2010 at 6:56 pm

   Is it rude to rude texting while having a face-to face conversation….I guess it just depends on the setting and who the person is really.
   Is it rude while checking out at a store…If youre not paying yet heck no it isnt!! Now if youre supposed to be paying and your texting that is alil rude.
   Is it ok while drivin….ummmm NOOOOOO but we all do it anywyas lol
   is it okay during business meeting? NOOOOO DUHHHHHH lol
   Do your or kids text at dinner table? dinner table whats that…..during dinner you mean….yeah sometimes i do.
   where and when is it okay to text….when you feel the time is right! thats the joys of text you can do it anywhere anytime, of course family dinner,wedding,church, funeral,while ordering food, and while paying a cashier you should NOT do it!!

   • Ai-Blog-Admin says:

     September 2, 2010 at 9:26 pm

     Thanks, Alicia for chiming in!