Couldn’t agree more. See what you think.
Texting and instant messaging allow folks to navigate their social lives more easily, but they also create ill-mannered flakes.
Not long ago, the only way to break a social engagement, beyond abandoning someone, was to do so in person or by phone.An effusive apology — or at least the appearance of contrition — was expected.
These days, when fingers tap the way out of social obligations, the barriers to a cancellation are lowered.
And why worry about advance notice? The later, the better.After all, giving up on dinner through a text message doesn’t seem as disrespectful — or as embarrassing — as standing up someone.
“Texting is lazy, and it encourages and promotes flakiness,” Cohen said. “You’re not treating anything with any weight, and it turns us all into 14-year-olds.”