Rhonda

Cute cat pic!! Yeah I get the same thing.

cheryl rearick

I think in the past number of years, people have came to take another for granted. BACK when (famous last words huh) when I grew up, listening was actaully taught in our school. You did not interupt another speaking. It was a way of living. Somewhere between then and now, interuption took place. I don't care (attitude) seems to have taken over. Not, saying I am sorry is a way of living for many. Expecting is expected. Guess I could go on and on. needless to say, Since, after 1960 is(when I noticed changes) people lost something. Even if it is taught in the home. respect is lost.... in the work field, friendships, parenting, spouses, siblings... Do not get me wrong. people still love one another. a link is missing. I do understand what you are saying Rhonda. I really do. I lost a part of my identity living with Daughter and family. I just recently, started claiming it back... (respect) (((hugs)))) to one and all and a special one for you Rhonda. (((HUGS)))) :)

cdufur

You are very welcome! And we will listen to you anytime!!

Stitchit123

I don't text altho I have been known to twitter at funny stuff I don't condone putting ones hands on any body in anger but its getting real hard not to Jethro people when that glazed look appears I'm so glad my son was born before cells he still knows how to talk and listen and so does all his kids[& hisGCs] but on the whole writing letters or actual conversation is becoming a sadly lost art at least for the under 35yos [ and husbands]-but I think you can Jethro your husband gently

Rhonda

:mrgreen: :mrgreen: Cute! Cute! :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

Carron

What you stated is so true, unfortunately.

I also have a pet peeve about when I am actually talking face to face with someone and their cell phone cuts in. The person just answer it with out a second thought. All of a sudden I must have vanished from their sight. They don't even say "excuse me while I see if this call can be put on hold."

Gee, does this mean we are getting old? No of course not, it means "they haven't any manners!"

Rhonda

With caller ID I usually ignore when someone is calling me when I am already talking to someone. I can call them back later.

JoanneS

I absolutely agree. Conversation is becoming a lost art!

Radiana

I seldom even speak to my husband because no matter how simple the question or comment might be he'll write me a book. Another thing that upsets me about him is the man will not let me finish a sentence before he reacts. We've gotten in more than a few rows over this. So now before I come up with an idea or have something important on my mind I have to tell him to let me finish my sentence.

All I have to say is thank goodness for message boards. I'm new here but I really like this place.

cheryl rearick

Do you know I have lived on and off with my daughter and family for abt 4 years. and NOT one time have we sat at the table to enjoy conversation over coffee or tea.... Not once. Conversations induce laughter and fun into a home. NO.... not all the time.... why no talking, hmmmm TV, Phones and COMPUTERS... COMPUTER GAMES... they took over board games and joy went flying out the window. sooo sad.

and yes this is a GREAT board... I feel like this is where my friends are (smile) In meeting another board member recently, we spoke of board people by their board names haha seemed so odd, these are our friends... (((hugs))) to you all.