I think that if you want to take your celly to the bathroom, that is a personal thing.

If I am on a date the phone stays in my pocket. It's rude to have the phone out. Unless you have a kid or sick person to check up on.

My phone is on lock down, so they wouldn't get much out of it anyhow.

Plus, my phone is usually in my pocket/bag/or bra. So i guess it would be going with me.

I can't imagine taking a phone on a date

Fury said:

Okay so just had a date where the other person got up to go the restroom an left her phone on the table. 1 hour later I go to the bathroom and take my phone with me, which elicited a Then she went to the restroom and took her phone with her this time

I'm sorry but this really made me laugh

I always take my phone with me when I hit the loo but it's nothing to do with the person and more to do with me not feeling comfortable leaving my stuff behind in public places. it's a habit.

kewlschool said:

If I am on a date the phone stays in my pocket. It's rude to have the phone out. Unless you have a kid or sick person to check up on.

This

What is the problem? Why spend your energy on something random like bringing your phone to the loo?

Do you want to continue dating somebody who is making a fuzz after one month about something random like that?

kewlschool said:

If I am on a date the phone stays in my pocket. It's rude to have the phone out. Unless you have a kid or sick person to check up on.

That's what I say. I would leave my phone in my purse and just check it later after the date is over.

paintsprayer said:

I can't imagine taking a phone on a date

You'd be surprised how many people actually take phone calls on a date right in front of you or text fanatically or check their facebook or any other apps on their phone while in the presence of a person you are "supposedly" trying to get to know. It's rude as hell.

missfee said:

paintsprayer said:

I can't imagine taking a phone on a date

You'd be surprised how many people actually take phone calls on a date right in front of you or text fanatically or check their facebook or any other apps on their phone while in the presence of a person you are "supposedly" trying to get to know. It's rude as hell.

My daughter brought a young man to dinner who texted while we were eating and engaging in conversation. At first I thought he was playing with himself. After it dawned on me that wasn't the case; I told him unless he's checkin up on someone who's near death it was inappropriate and rude to carry on a conversation over the phone at the dinner table. Clueless.

Let me tell you something:

Whenever you are with someone, do you know what being on your phone is telling that person?

It's telling them, "You are not as interesting as the person that I am not with".

If that's the message you want to convey, then by all means stick your nose in your phone when you're out with other human beings. Otherwise, act like a grown-up and put that damn thing away.

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kewlschool said:

If I am on a date the phone stays in my pocket. It's rude to have the phone out. Unless you have a kid or sick person to check up on.

Agreed.

missfee said:

paintsprayer said:

I can't imagine taking a phone on a date

You'd be surprised how many people actually take phone calls on a date right in front of you or text fanatically or check their facebook or any other apps on their phone while in the presence of a person you are "supposedly" trying to get to know. It's rude as hell.

TD3 said:

missfee said:

You'd be surprised how many people actually take phone calls on a date right in front of you or text fanatically or check their facebook or any other apps on their phone while in the presence of a person you are "supposedly" trying to get to know. It's rude as hell.

My daughter brought a young man to dinner who texted while we were eating and engaging in conversation. At first I thought he was playing with himself. After it dawned on me that wasn't the case; I told him unless he's checkin up on someone who's near death it was inappropriate and rude to carry on a conversation over the phone at the dinner table. Clueless.

Glad you put that young man in check. Honestly, I think in some cases, some people just don't realize to think that doing that in front of others, especially at a dinner table, is considered rude. Nonetheless, whether he was doing it on purpose or was just clueless, I'm sure he knows clearly what the deal is, especially if he wants to keep seeing your daughter.

RodeoSchro said:

Let me tell you something:

Whenever you are with someone, do you know what being on your phone is telling that person?

It's telling them, "You are not as interesting as the person that I am not with".

If that's the message you want to convey, then by all means stick your nose in your phone when you're out with other human beings. Otherwise, act like a grown-up and put that damn thing away.

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[Edited 10/21/12 9:11am]

100% agree.

My phone is on me at all times.

If I am on a date and that phone rings you best believe I am going to check to see who is calling and I will absolutely answer if it is in any way to do with my son.

Most grown men understand that your child comes first and it has never been an issue with any dude I've been out with.

Fury said:

1 hour later I go to the bathroom and take my phone with me, which elicited a

This is the part I don't understand. Why would anyone care? How is this even an issue?

In any case, I wouldn't look at my phone if I was on a date.

I get the thing for folks with kids and then yes, having your phone available is a must and should be understood.

JustErin said:

My phone is on me at all times.

If I am on a date and that phone rings you best believe I am going to check to see who is calling and I will absolutely answer if it is in any way to do with my son.

Most grown men understand that your child comes first and it has never been an issue with any dude I've been out with.

Anyone with a child under a babysitter's care would do that.

I'm talking about people who are texting while ignoring the human beings they're actually with.

RodeoSchro said:

JustErin said:

My phone is on me at all times.

If I am on a date and that phone rings you best believe I am going to check to see who is calling and I will absolutely answer if it is in any way to do with my son.

Most grown men understand that your child comes first and it has never been an issue with any dude I've been out with.

Anyone with a child under a babysitter's care would do that.

I'm talking about people who are texting while ignoring the human beings they're actually with.

gotcha ..understandable

Like others have stated...leave your phone in your pocket/purse/bra/waistband.

ZombieKitten said:

Last time I went on a date mobile phones hadn't been invented yet

Before my most recent "dates", the LAST time I was dating there was a beeper on my waistband.