In preparation for being the hosts for a party we listed my hubby's cell phone as a means of contact for more information/address. For the most part it was ok but, I was highly irritated the day of the event for my preparations of the day to be interrupted so many times. My hubby is not a texter! I had to text back. (Please please please contact the people before the day of the party if at all possible if there is any inkling of interest! If you wait until the day of the party to get the information, don't get angry if they do not get back with you! They will be busy, cleaning, last minute shopping, showering, etc!)
Here are some helpful hints about Phone etiquette.
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[b]Don
Here are some helpful hints about Phone etiquette.
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[b]Don
PICKYCOUPLE wrote:
Show respect... I've got to call you out on this one. It really doesn't matter what gender the person contacting you is. If a couple is trying to come to your party, why the hell should it matter which one of them texts you asking for information? Do you tell your husband/wife that he/she can't ever say a word to another female/male without your permission? Guys can talk to girls, and girls can talk to guys. It is up to your spouse to know what boundaries the two of you have for each other when it comes to talking to others. Again, who cares what gender they are if you're just talking to them innocently?
I agree with you on this! My point was if they continually contact them incessantly....I don't appreciate that. Couples are a couple... as one person pointed out we are not a pick and choose cafeteria buffet, we are a combo deal. You wanna get to know us both ...And most, if not all of my points to this posting was dealing with one person! Some people don't understand that they are crossing important boundaries. I guess I am venting. Also if it is talked about in a forum, some people can learn and be successful in the swinging scene! Or at least understand why they may be cut off from getting to know someone.
Honestly can appreciate others points of view... , you raise some good points.
PICKYCOUPLE wrote:
Others schedules... Again, got to call you out on this one. It's really not the responsibility of the person contacting you to try and figure out exactly what your schedule is that day. Other people contacting you don't know when you are available and/or asleep. That's what text messages are for, so you can answer them whenever you have the time. Now sure it is one thing if someone is calling you repeatedly at 4 in the morning, but in general, if you don't want to be bothered, turn off your ringer. I mean seriously, how hard is it to silent your phone when you go to sleep?
My point was ... do NOT text the host/hostess early in the morning after a party "IF" you know about it. You asked, how hard is it to silent your phone when you go to sleep? We have children and family with health issues. We don't want to be cut off for emergencies in order to avoid our sleep being disrupted by inconsiderate people.
How stupid !!!! Dont give out your number and u wont have this problem ......... Just sayin
Badboy
Badboy
BADGIRL8P wrote:
How stupid !!!! Dont give out your number and u wont have this problem ......... Just sayin
Badboy
Yes indeed. Point taken! Live and learn.
ATRAEA wrote:PICKYCOUPLE wrote:
Show respect... I've got to call you out on this one. It really doesn't matter what gender the person contacting you is. If a couple is trying to come to your party, why the hell should it matter which one of them texts you asking for information? Do you tell your husband/wife that he/she can't ever say a word to another female/male without your permission? Guys can talk to girls, and girls can talk to guys. It is up to your spouse to know what boundaries the two of you have for each other when it comes to talking to others. Again, who cares what gender they are if you're just talking to them innocently?
I agree with you on this! My point was if they continually contact them incessantly....I don't appreciate that. Couples are a couple... as one person pointed out we are not a pick and choose cafeteria buffet, we are a combo deal. You wanna get to know us both ...And most, if not all of my points to this posting was dealing with one person! Some people don't understand that they are crossing important boundaries. I guess I am venting. Also if it is talked about in a forum, some people can learn and be successful in the swinging scene! Or at least understand why they may be cut off from getting to know someone.
Honestly can appreciate others points of view... , you raise some good points.
I so agree with this. Dont text my husband and ignore me...introduce yourself, show some class. Or you will NEVER be invited to my home!
A second numbersuch as text plus which you can enable and disable voice calls and keep messages silenced may help. For night time texts you have the option to disable your text message bernotifications and leave the call tone on. I would suggest looking at the disposable data number it is what we use for most people and it is easy block people we do not want to hear from.
FUCKADOODLEDOO wrote:
See this is why I only get the females numbers less DRAMA. I agree with BADBOY just don't give your number on the party page for sure. They can RSVP but instead of the phone number just ask peeps to email for info.
Gina
This is the way we are doing it more and more. We used to give out our nummber pretty regularly to about anyone, and I guess we have been fortunate in that we haven't really gotten too many annoying texts/calls but even one at the wrong time can be a problem. I think common sense finally caught up with us on this one, and we no longer give it out quite so readily.
We still find it pretty handy to be able to text our friends about events....but....that happens only after we really get to know them, and know that the text/phone thing is not going to be an issue.
TIFFND wrote:FUCKADOODLEDOO wrote:
See this is why I only get the females numbers less DRAMA. I agree with BADBOY just don't give your number on the party page for sure. They can RSVP but instead of the phone number just ask peeps to email for info.
Gina
This is the way we are doing it more and more. We used to give out our nummber pretty regularly to about anyone, and I guess we have been fortunate in that we haven't really gotten too many annoying texts/calls but even one at the wrong time can be a problem. I think common sense finally caught up with us on this one, and we no longer give it out quite so readily.
We still find it pretty handy to be able to text our friends about events....but....that happens only after we really get to know them, and know that the text/phone thing is not going to be an issue.
Email is great, just make sure you reply to all us stupid single males, (who actually do read profiles). It is just a nice thing to hear back and not be left wondering, be honest and reject us appropriately........
OSTAR21
Email is great, just make sure you reply to all us stupid single males, (who actually do read profiles). It is just a nice thing to hear back and not be left wondering, be honest and reject us appropriately........
I wont respond to a blured out pic or no pic. I dont beleive the "I have a descreet professionl job" shit either. If your professsional boss is on here, they are a swinger too. When I see no pis or blurr or no face....you hiding something.
Email is great, just make sure you reply to all us stupid single males, (who actually do read profiles). It is just a nice thing to hear back and not be left wondering, be honest and reject us appropriately........
I wont respond to a blured out pic or no pic. I dont beleive the "I have a descreet professionl job" shit either. If your professsional boss is on here, they are a swinger too. When I see no pis or blurr or no face....you hiding something.