Technology Dealbreakers

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As we as a country grow increasingly more dependent on all things digital, it’s only appropriate that the rules of dating become more inclusive of technology as well. While we have tons of dating books discussing the etiquette that is acceptable in person and over the phone, there is the vast space called the Internet where rules just seem to go out the window. DatePro, though, is trying to stay on top of the most current trends, so here is our top 5 list of technological dealbreakers.

1) The Pocket Dial

Nothing ruins a great night like getting a post-drinks phone call from your date, eagerly picking it up, and then realizing the call was an accident, and they’re actually with their friends detailing every good (and bad) thing that happened during the date. Lock your phone, my friends.

2) Too much abbreviating

There is no way it’s that much faster for you to type 2mrrw, especially in the world of qwerty keyboards on phones. We’re all grown ups now and should act like it — and no, typing in full sentences and words isn’t stuffy, it’s grown up. Unless you’re trying to attract a Cyrus or a Bieber (let’s hope not, pedo), we should all be communicating like grown ups.

3) Over or underresponsiveness

Responding to text messages and phone calls should be done, as everything, in moderation. Sitting on your phone and responding within seconds (and then getting upset when they take a while) looks desperate and annoying. On the other hand, ignoring text messages all together can drive a person just to the brink of insane. So we’d say a five minute rule is fair.

4) Texting on a date

We are all attached to our phones these days, and being out of contact with people for a few hours seems almost impossible. However, at dinner, during a movie, and while driving (obviously) with your date, keep the phone away. Nothing shows your not listening like watching you with your eyes glued to your Blackberry.

5) Emoticonoholism

The occasional wink or smile can be sweet, sassy, sexy, and fun, but if you end every text with an obnoxious sideways face, you can bet the recipient is gonna get bored, fast. So save the tongue out Ps and super happy Ds for rare occasions. Trust us, you’ll thank us later.