Can reading be rude?
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Re: Can reading be rude?
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since then that I don’t always have
to prove I’m right to win at the
game of life."
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So I would say that it's better if we understand that sometimes are specifically for human contact and other for reading and enjoying time during both situations is the best equilibrium we can get.
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Yes, I completely agree with you. I think that there is a big difference between being on your phone and reading a book.shortyblue wrote: ↑06 Nov 2013, 18:42 In my opinion, it is much more rude to be glued to a phone. I cannot stand it when I am talking to a person and they pick up their phone and start texting! I have never had someone pick up a book and start reading in the middle of our conversation.
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When I'm with my friends, I don't put out my physical books to read, in fear of them thinking I'm trying to "show off nerdiness" or "giving a holier-than-thou impression".
So I just read e-books on my phone when I'm with them.
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Also, as others have mentioned, people are always on their phones which makes it less obvious that you aren't paying attention. On the other hand, pulling out a kindle or physical book makes it more clear that you have disengaged from the conversation.