Call me Old School....

[allison443]

I take pride in making and mailing out invitations for my daughters birthday. She also handwrites (to the best of her ability) out thank yous that we send in the mail. We handwrite a personal note in each Christmas card before they get sent - it's not just a generic picture with a holiday greeting.

Kudos to you!

Oh, I still mail invitations and handwritten thank yous....but I have had an atm card for over 25 years.

 

[msjprincess]

Where did she say she was better. I just thought she said she was old school.

That was the impression I got from the snarky remark about avoiding conversation at all costs

 

[mhsjax]

I have a friend that is a CPA, also a cousin that is CPA. Both refuse to do anything on line. They must have a paper trail.

I don't know why, but if anyone says they don't like texting, debit cards or whatever, then they get accused of thinking they are better than someone, yet the op said nothing of the sort. Wow, look at the accusations fly.

BTY. Sometimes I do write checks. I am just as fast as using and ATM. ANyone that can't is just slow. YOu don't like it. TOO BAD.
I do have face book, I do text some, in fact texting more and more. but wow, people here seem to be techno snobs. Get over it.

 

[golfgal]

That was the impression I got from the snarky remark about avoiding conversation at all costs

 

[mhsjax]

That was the impression I got from the snarky remark about avoiding conversation at all costs

WEll sorry, but texting that you are pregnant to your DH deserves all the snark it can handle.

 

[allison443]

That was the impression I got from the snarky remark about avoiding conversation at all costs

Also being annoyed that someone texted an rsvp instead of calling her home phone number.

 

[msjprincess]

WEll sorry, but texting that you are pregnant to your DH deserves all the snark it can handle.

Oh I must have misunderstood. I thought she was annoyed that the SIL texted her to RSVP.

 

[ols386]

Please tell me you don't write checks at the grocery store....I hate getting behind those people! I hate mailing bills...I don't trust the mail not to lose the check...been there done that...

I used to write checks at the grocery store, but I don't anymore. When I did, I always had the check filled-out and then just added the amount once I knew the total.

I've been paying bills (checks) through the post office for 30 years and have never had one lost yet. I feel about paying bills on-line like you feel about sending checks/bills through the mail. To each his own.

 

[mhsjax]

Also being annoyed that someone texted an rsvp instead of calling her home phone number.

Her choice to be annoyed. If you want me immediately, you better not text me. If I am at home my cell is usually in my purse and in the closet. We have rotten cell phone coverage where I live so there is no ned for me to carry it around just in case someone wants to get a hold of me.

 

[mhsjax]

Oh I must have misunderstood. I thought she was annoyed that the SIL texted her to RSVP.

Oh, I think she was annoyed at that also and just used the other as an example. If she won't talk to her DH then she surely won't talk to someone about an RSVP. But it is her life and is she wants to get annoyed then so be it. Not everyone uses their cell phones as a life support machine. I get so tired of going to events for the kids and you look down the row and almost every parent has that darn phone out texting or playing some stupid game instead of being in the real world. I think this is where half of the resentment comes from.

 

[hulagirl87]

Aww the "I'm better than you because I'm old school" thread.

Again, I never at any point said my way was better.

I still write handwritten thank you notes, as well as Christmas cards, birthday cards, and what not.

I just like that it's more personal.

that's the way I feel about it. Plus I know how much I love getting mail that isn't bills so I think that maybe if someone I send a letter to gets "good" mail it makes them happy

Where did she say she was better. I just thought she said she was old school.

thank you!

I feel sometimes that people will choose texting over calling to avoid getting caught on the phone. That is where my "anything to avoid talking to an actual person" line came from. I wasn't trying to sound "better" or anything. I guess it just makes me sad that it feels like human contact is becoming a rare form and people would rather have their noses in their phones typing a message or checking their emails than talking to an actual person. I think it is making people angrier because people don't know how to carry on an actual conversation anymore. Again, just my opinion. That's what these boards are for. I don't want anyone to slam me for what I believe or what I feel. I like the way I do things. We all have our "hates" I don't like people saying that they "hate" getting stuck in line behind people like me at the grocery store because I'm writing a check. I "hate" trying to do my shopping as there is a lollygagger wandering through the middle of the aisle, trying to push their cart with a coffee in one hand, a cel phone in the other and having a full on conversation that I don't want to hear. While you consider me taking 10 extra seconds to write a check a waste of time, I consider being forced to listen to your conversation about where you were last night a waste of time as well.

 

[MadilynnsMomma]

I used to write checks at the grocery store, but I don't anymore. When I did, I always had the check filled-out and then just added the amount once I knew the total.

I've been paying bills (checks) through the post office for 30 years and have never had one lost yet. I feel about paying bills on-line like you feel about sending checks/bills through the mail. To each his own.

Enough of the tit for tat - to each his own! Well said!

 

[allison443]

Again, I never at any point said my way was better.





that's the way I feel about it. Plus I know how much I love getting mail that isn't bills so I think that maybe if someone I send a letter to gets "good" mail it makes them happy



thank you!

I feel sometimes that people will choose texting over calling to avoid getting caught on the phone. That is where my "anything to avoid talking to an actual person" line came from. I wasn't trying to sound "better" or anything. I guess it just makes me sad that it feels like human contact is becoming a rare form and people would rather have their noses in their phones typing a message or checking their emails than talking to an actual person. I think it is making people angrier because people don't know how to carry on an actual conversation anymore. Again, just my opinion. That's what these boards are for. I don't want anyone to slam me for what I believe or what I feel. I like the way I do things. We all have our "hates" I don't like people saying that they "hate" getting stuck in line behind people like me at the grocery store because I'm writing a check. I "hate" trying to do my shopping as there is a lollygagger wandering through the middle of the aisle, trying to push their cart with a coffee in one hand, a cel phone in the other and having a full on conversation that I don't want to hear. While you consider me taking 10 extra seconds to write a check a waste of time, I consider being forced to listen to your conversation about where you were last night a waste of time as well.

Well, I don't usually do this, but I do think sometimes it is easier to send a quick text because sometimes I might not have time for a nice conversation, and I wouldn't want to be rude and rush the person off the phone.
I guess I don't think it was rude that she texted you..maybe she was out in public and wanted to let you know asap, while it was on her mind, but she didn't want to subject others to hearing her conversation with you? You said you don't like to hear cell phone conversations in public.

Heck, am I the only one that used to be happy when I could call and leave a quick rsvp message on a telephone answering machine rather than having a real conversation?

Also, years ago we would all be sitting around having this conversation at a coffee klatsch, and now we're having it on an internet discussion board...

 

[tiggersbombed2]

Enough of the tit for tat - to each his own! Well said!

Really, OP only asked who was like her, not saying it was a better way of life.

 

[mhsjax]

Again, I never at any point said my way was better.





that's the way I feel about it. Plus I know how much I love getting mail that isn't bills so I think that maybe if someone I send a letter to gets "good" mail it makes them happy



thank you!

I feel sometimes that people will choose texting over calling to avoid getting caught on the phone. That is where my "anything to avoid talking to an actual person" line came from. I wasn't trying to sound "better" or anything. I guess it just makes me sad that it feels like human contact is becoming a rare form and people would rather have their noses in their phones typing a message or checking their emails than talking to an actual person. I think it is making people angrier because people don't know how to carry on an actual conversation anymore. Again, just my opinion. That's what these boards are for. I don't want anyone to slam me for what I believe or what I feel. I like the way I do things. We all have our "hates" I don't like people saying that they "hate" getting stuck in line behind people like me at the grocery store because I'm writing a check. I "hate" trying to do my shopping as there is a lollygagger wandering through the middle of the aisle, trying to push their cart with a coffee in one hand, a cel phone in the other and having a full on conversation that I don't want to hear. While you consider me taking 10 extra seconds to write a check a waste of time, I consider being forced to listen to your conversation about where you were last night a waste of time as well.

A men sister on the phone in the store. I also hate people talking on the phone when trying to check out and they refuse to put down the all important phone and do their business. Also what about the people in the grocery store that then go out to their car and sit and talk on the phone while the parking lot is jammed full and they refuse to drive.

 

[mhsjax]

Well, I don't usually do this, but I do think sometimes it is easier to send a quick text because sometimes I might not have time for a nice conversation, and I wouldn't want to be rude and rush the person off the phone.
I guess I don't think it was rude that she texted you..maybe she was out in public and wanted to let you know asap, while it was on her mind, but she didn't want to subject others to hearing her conversation with you? You said you don't like to hear cell phone conversations in public.

Heck, am I the only one that used to be happy when I could call and leave a quick rsvp message on a telephone answering machine rather than having a real conversation?

Also, years ago we would all be sitting around having this conversation at a coffee klatsch, and now we're having it on an internet discussion board...

I am right there with you on the being happy when no one is home to RSVP to, but only if I don't really know the person. If I know them I don't mind one bit talking to them.

I like having the best of both worlds. Both have advantages. I hate the I text, twitter, and face book therefore I am better than you. Seems to me both sides at times think they are better than each other. But yet the ones that hate technology are made out to be the bad guys.

 

[ols386]

A men sister on the phone in the store. I also hate people talking on the phone when trying to check out and they refuse to put down the all important phone and do their business. Also what about the people in the grocery store that then go out to their car and sit and talk on the phone while the parking lot is jammed full and they refuse to drive.

Now I have to admit that I do this once in awhile. I only do it if I need to call someone quickly (if it can wait till I get home, then I wait), and I figure that it's better to make the call in the car rather than in the store, so as not to disturb others and them not having to hear my conversation.

So I guess no matter what we do, it's going to bother somebody.

 

[allison443]

I am right there with you on the being happy when no one is home to RSVP to, but only if I don't really know the person. If I know them I don't mind one bit talking to them.

I agree with that...I was also thinking of years ago when I used to have to make 12 calls for my girl scout troop, or my dd's soccer team, or my share of the student calls as a class parent....there was a time before email when this took so much time! So much easier with email.
Of course if someone didn't have email I'd call them.

 

[mhsjax]

Now I have to admit that I do this once in awhile. I only do it if I need to call someone quickly (if it can wait till I get home, then I wait), and I figure that it's better to make the call in the car rather than in the store, so as not to disturb others and them not having to hear my conversation.

So I guess not matter what we do, it's going to bother somebody.

NO, making a quick call is not what I am talking about. I see over and over again, people having very long conversations while sitting in the parking lot and a long line of cars are waiting to park and shop.

Really, I think we all have seen the all important person that won't put down the phone and actually will conduct business while talking and just makes pointing gestures at the cashier or anyone else they are dealing with. There is a big difference in that and making a quick call. I think we all have done that.

 

[Sorsha]

I "hate" trying to do my shopping as there is a lollygagger wandering through the middle of the aisle, trying to push their cart with a coffee in one hand, a cel phone in the other and having a full on conversation that I don't want to hear.

Also what about the people in the grocery store that then go out to their car and sit and talk on the phone while the parking lot is jammed full and they refuse to drive.

And in my opinion, this is where it strays into the territory of MIND YOUR OWN BUSINESS. Now, mind you, I try very hard to be mindful of those around me, and be sure that I am not in anyone else's way, and when I get to the checkout lane, I hang up the phone so I can finish my transaction, but if I want to chat with my girlfriend while I am browsing the grocery store it is no one else's business but my own. I promise to speak quietly, and I promise to keep the subject matter PG, but if you don't want to listen, move on. Its no different than if my girlfriend were walking beside me and we were having a conversation. If you makes you feel any better, close your eyes and visualize her standing beside me WHILE you move on.

And as far as sitting in the parking lot is concerned, again, not your business. That is my parking spot, and I am utilizing it, and until I leave it, it's taken, thanks. Common sense, and the law, decrees that I not drive and talk on my phone, so I will sit in my parking spot until I am finished with my conversation.

People are quite well allowed to be old-school, that's all well and good. But please respect my right to utilize my technology how it is intended to be used.