18 July, 2013

My C.O.W.* Moment

I don't normally use this forum as a soapbox, indulge me today. I do enjoy technology and I am in favor of communication, those are facts.  I don't think of myself, normally, as a C.O.W. (*cranky old woman) either; but I suppose that personal appraisal is subjective. The thing that I do NOT enjoy is the proliferation of people everywhere, in all situations, texting and giving little if any regard to their present company and/or surroundings. I don't appreciate sales people waiting on me in between texting on the job. I don't like students in quilt classes constantly being interrupted by texts coming in or even begin to understand the immediate need to respond on my time! I believe that texting at the dinner table is beyond rude.  I cannot tolerate texting in the pew during worship service on Sunday morning. In my humble opinion there needs to be a class for texting etiquette and everyone, everyone, needs to enroll!

Thank you, I'm stepping down now.
Moo~
Life is Good!

*COW definition compliments of Nancy, thank you.

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23 comments:

  1. KaHollyJuly 18, 2013 10:30 AM

    Here, here!! I don't even have a cell phone.

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  2. Nancy Near PhiladelphiaJuly 18, 2013 10:44 AM

    Moo! Moo! Moo! Very annoying teen in the audience of an expensive play texting throughout -- that light-up screen very distracting. Adult-who-should-know-better texting away during the symphony. Moo! Moo! Moo! Lunch companion interrupting our meal together -- think we'll go out to eat again soon? NOT! Moo! Moo! Moo!

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  3. AnonymousJuly 18, 2013 10:45 AM

    Oh, I totally agree!!!

    Kamryn wanted to Facetime me the other day, she was sitting across the seat from me in the car, and she is only 6! I fear for the future generations!!!!!!

    No one wants to interact in person, it is all about the tech! UUgghhh!!! Mooooo!

    Love your post!

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  4. NaneJuly 18, 2013 10:53 AM

    I have the bible on my phone. I can find passages much faster this way but I do fear that the older folks in church just think I am on Facebook or playing games....

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  5. Janet O.July 18, 2013 11:10 AM

    Like Nane, I know many people at church are using their phones to access their scriptures (DH for one), but I KNOW most people with their nose in their phone and their thumb engaged that I encounter on any given day, are NOT looking for spiritual uplift. Moo away!!

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  6. MarilynJuly 18, 2013 11:24 AM

    AMEN! From another cranky old woman and proud
    of it.

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  7. QuiltdivajulieJuly 18, 2013 11:37 AM

    Oh, you touched on a seriously raw nerve today!!

    Moooooooooooooooooooo-ing in concert with you!

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  8. LizA.July 18, 2013 11:41 AM

    I agree! My SIL banned all phones from the dinner table and do you know who the worst offender is, her husband! It's the driving and texting that scares the bejeebers out of me.....

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  9. Just DuckyJuly 18, 2013 12:07 PM

    Couldn't agree more!!!

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  10. AnonymousJuly 18, 2013 1:42 PM

    Boy, Oh Boy!! Do I ever agree with you.

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  11. GloriaJuly 18, 2013 2:04 PM

    I totally agree with all comments!

    Gloria
    gyates625@bellsouth.net

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  12. 45th Parallel QuilterJuly 18, 2013 2:32 PM

    It's one of the WORSE forms of social media around ... so abused and changing our society and NOT for the better! I am in agreement with you! MOO!!! Linda

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  13. Paula, the quilterJuly 18, 2013 3:32 PM

    Oh my you have really touched a nerve. I can moo along with you on this one.

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  14. CarolynJuly 18, 2013 3:44 PM

    I agree. There should be a class. However, the worst offenders don't think they are being rude.

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  15. CarolynJuly 18, 2013 3:44 PM

    I agree. There should be a class. However, the worst offenders don't think they are being rude.

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  16. jude's pageJuly 18, 2013 6:07 PM

    Future generations probably won't even know how to have a face to face conversation. I agree with you totally.

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  17. KellyJuly 18, 2013 7:18 PM

    I so agree! I took a social media class (for business) and our instructor told us that no matter the medium or method, real life trumps every time!

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  18. PatJuly 18, 2013 7:57 PM

    AMEN!!!

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  19. sandraJuly 19, 2013 3:18 AM

    I agree totally. I had lunch with someone who texted their way through the meal and haven't had lunch with her since. Also in Aust texting and driving is illegal. Paople still do it though.

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  20. phyzzJuly 19, 2013 8:05 AM

    Thank you! A A A M E N!

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  21. AnnieOJuly 19, 2013 9:03 AM

    Texting inappropriately is unfortunately here to stay! I'll lend my loud moo right alongside all the rest of the herd!

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  22. TanyaJuly 19, 2013 9:41 AM

    How true. And I might take your acronym as far as Why Am I Typing? (this blog post) and to THINK before I post it!

    But truly, I notice a lot more texting going on now that I am back in the States.

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  23. Little PenpenJuly 25, 2013 7:10 PM

    Agree!! I want to put a sign on my front door: please turn off all cell phones before entering! ;)

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