Porthole

End of the Age of Conversation?

Are we at the end of the Age of Conversation?

Well, Robert Waltz got me going with his blog about the "new rules" for interactions like texting and twatting. So I responded:

"I really get pissed off at people who get upset if I talk to them. Yes, I am an annoying personality but... "DON'T DARE TALK TO ME UNLESS I GIVE YOU PERMISSION." is beyond "beyond". I see this mostly among younger women who are control freaks. There's the implication that speaking to someone is criminal behavior. Lord help us all.

I do use emojis at times. I occasionally abbreviate. At facebook I do ask for comments at times. I don't always leave messages but I usually have a reason not to and I don't expect anyone to call back unless I ask them to. If a comment is meant to be sarcastic, indicate so!

I do find one word answers upsetting if I really need to have a conversation. And if I ask an important yes/no question it's nice if someone plays along and answers me yes or no! Messenger is horrible when I need to know something. A phone call is better for that. And since I don't have a phone that's tricky. Face-to-face is best; but, here in Montana old people will interrupt me in the middle of a conversation without an "excuse me". I don't think calling out their rudeness would make a difference.

You conclude with mindfulness. I would add politeness and knowing that a conversation is two-sided. Also, not being offended by absolutely everything would be nice."

So... don't get me started. It isn't pretty when I vent.

Thanks for reading... and at the bleep... please leave a message... *sarcasm*

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