There are certain rules of courtesy that have always applied to people (at least the ones that use their manners). Now, with the technology age in full swing, I believe there are certain NEW rules that apply, as well.
Put Down Your Phone. When you are with friends, family, business associates or anyone else (really), put down your phone. You don't need to check your Facebook. You don't need to update your Twitter account. You need to be with the people that are right in front of you.
No Phones at the Table Okay, this has a teeny tiny catch to it...what if you're out to dinner and your kids are at home with the sitter. In this case, I believe, it's fine to have the phone out in plain sight but that you do not answer that phone unless it is either a phone call or text FROM the sitter. Again, don't check your Facebook page....don't tweet your meal. Be with the people you're with.
Stop with the Vague posts already You know the guy/girl I'm talking about...everyone has one. They post vague posts on Facebook or Twitter that have you wondering if they're suicidal or if it's a song lyric. They post random rants about people but don't specify who they're very obviously singling out and then get angry when you ask them. Common courtesy is to keep it simple, stupid. Don't post vague passive aggressive posts on Facebook and then either ignore people who are concerned or get angry when people pry.
Ugly Pictures Okay we all love a good practical joke but I have a bit of an issue with people that openly post ugly pictures of others and tag them in them. Look, it's one thing to see them and private message. It's quite another to post it and tag people in them. It's rude.
Semi porno pics While we're on the topic of pictures, stop it with the semi porn, okay folks. It's one thing to do tasteful boudoir photos and share a couple of the ones that aren't obscene. Let's be real, though...no one wants to see you decked out in your skivvies using your bedroom eyes except your partner. If you happen to be a hot little number posting this crap on Facebook, remember that married men are looking at it and you might well be the cause of an argument that doesn't need to take place just so you can boost your ego. It's a courtesy....keep it off Facebook.
Don't be shady.... I'm going to be using the male pronouns here but this applies to women too. If you are in a relationship of any kind, you do NOT need to be petitioning women for photos, sex talk, videos, or anything of the like. Plain and simple, it's cheating. Period. Call it what you want. It's cheating. Stop it.
Attacking Over Opinions It's said that you don't argue over two things...politics and religion. It's true, those present huge gaps in people's beliefs. Reality, though, is that people are entitled to their positions. You don't have to agree but don't attack someone on A PERSONAL LEVEL. If you have to sink to name calling, your argument is invalid anyway.
Post-Baiting And while we're talking about argumentative posts, if you are posting things just to cause arguments, you're being an ass. It's one thing to post something you're passionate about. It's another to post stuff just to watch the argument ensue. Stop post baiting.
and finally....
Selfie control Hey you....yeah the selfie queen who took a picture of yourself eating tortellini that was "so yummy." Knock it off. You're complaining about the moms who post pictures of their kids or the dog owners that post them of their dogs....yet here you are, posting a picture in the bathroom of the club like, "# Sizzlin". Come off it. It's one thing to shoot a selfie when you're having a great day and look nice. It's another to shoot one after every.....single......workout. Get some self esteem and save it for your partner, lady!
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