Cell Phone Etiquette While On a Date

Nothing says lack of interest louder than keeping your phone out and answering or texting mid-dinner. In this day and age when technology is literally in the palm of our hands, do your date the favor of tucking the electronics away.

If you’re on call or expecting an important phone call and absolutely must have your phone out, perhaps you should reschedule for another time. People go on dates for conversation and getting to know someone, not to hear one side of a conversation you might be having on the phone. Ideally, just turn it off until the date is over… this may be shocking, but it will still be there when you’re done.

One exception may be if you have young children at home and want to make sure you are reachable in case of an emergency. In that case, setting your device on “vibrate” mode and leaving it in your pocket may be the best alternative.

-Estelle
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Estelle is the president/owner of Estelle Matchmaking, LLC a boutique matchmaking service for selective singles in the NYC area (including Westchester and Fairfield Counties) and South Florida.