Cell Phone use on first date?

Went out with this girl for our first date the other night. I was really looking forward to it, but by the end of the date I realized that she was not all that and was being rather rude. I picked her up and we are driving to the restaurant. Within 2 minutes she gets a txt and answers it. 5 minutes later same thing. As soon as we leave the restaurant she picks up her cell phone and returns a call she had missed while in the restaurant. for the next 15 minutes she proceeds to talk on the phone. Is that rude? I believe it is, but maybe I am old fashioned. I would have waited to I got home to return that call and txts. I just think its not very polite to the person you are with... Made me feel like crap...

It is very rude, but if she was into you, her cell phone would have been the last thing on her mind. I'm definitely not saying that makes it okay though.

It could also be that she was nervous...I have noticed a lot of times that people use their cell phones as a crutch in awkward social situations.

If you are still into her you should be straightforward & ask her whether she is uninterested or if she was just nervous. At least then you will know, & not waste your time if she's not into you.

I agree.. I could see checking it if she had children, or a sick relative, and would need to keep an eye on the calls, but to just text or call someone, ON A DATE?! honey .. either she wasn't interested in you (nothing against you) or she simply had NO manners..

Find someone worthy of your time, and attention =)

You are right

It's rude. Forget about her. She would probably feel the same way if you did that to her. She should give you the same respect she expects.

If this happened more discreetly and not so many times, maybe I could let it slide. Surely, she could have let her friends know she was out on a date and not bother her.
Dump her. She's not into you, and you don't deserve to be walked over.

i agree 99%

shwe was problity nervous and tlking to her friends ab out u!!

That is rude...unfortunately most people are like that these days...

"CURSE YOU SOCIETY AND YOUR EMPHASIS ON SEXUALITY AND CELEBRITIES AND DEVELOPMENT OF IGNORANCE OF REAL ISSUES!!!"

Ok i'm done.

can't blame you, but if your sure you were being on hit, maybe shes has no etiquette. f it

well yes it is rude. you should tell her if she does it next time that you dont like it. if she really likes you she will understand

I agree with you that the girl should have focused on the special time out with you and waited to reply to the phone messages. The only excuse would be if a close family member is in the hospital and she was expecting bad news.
Just chatting with friends is poor behavior.

I wouldn't have had your patience with her. After doing it once or twice I would have walked out on the date.

very rude!! dont hang w/ her anymore!

I completely agree with you. When on a date, one should be paying attention to their date, and not using their cell phone. She absolutely was rude. Don't give her the power to make you feel like crap. Just don't call her for a second date.

Im 100% with you man!
texting and calling people on a date is completely rude and inconsiderate. If anything she should have left the cell phone at her house to have some manners.

Ouch, seems like she overdid it. A few times at first is okay but the way she went on with it as you described it is pretty rude.

honestly the truth is she wasnt that into you. i did that to guys b4 cuz i didnt wanna be there no more. but if im interested ill turn my ringer off..and yea it is rude

I'd feel the same. I would just feel like she thinks Calls/txts with someone else first. Date with some guy, second.

I believe in this new world of innovative technology must come a new set of etiquette. Sorry you were not her priority on the date. Some people really do not know how to communicate in 'real' life and are comfortable texting, IMing, Yahooing and do not realize how to return from the virtual world. She probably had no clue!

I don't think a text here and there is too bad. As a girl going on a first date, my friends like to know how its going and if I feel safe or not. But excessive texting and especially a phone conversation is very rude. I always take my phone (again safety, etc) but typically do not text or if I do, I excuse myself to the ladies room, but NOT a phone conversation.

I would tell her how ya feel but yes I agree she is very rude I see alot of people who are just rude with their cell phones. her friends could find out after the date how it went. You are correct VERY VERY rude

I agree with you, if my date used his phone the whole time I would think he isn't very interested. Especially almost every 5-10 minutes. I would be upset especially if it was first date too. If I were you, next time she calls or txts, don't reply.

She is an airhead, no class. If she wasn't into you she should've played it off. How lame!

I definilty agree with you it is rude. I would feel the same like put off. I don't understand people now a days it's unbelieveable. And it makes you feel unimportant. I wouldn't call her back and if you do let her know how you feel.
Good Luck!

dude, that is waaayyy to far,
i dont know what i meant by that but its COMPLETELY RUDE!!!

seriously, if i were u i wouldnt even talk to her ever again!!
hahaha jk
im not tellin u to do that

Yes she was very rude and don't take her out ever again.

Sounds to me like you learned a valuable lesson and are more mature than you think. MOST people who use cell phones ANNOY the heck out of me - in public AND while they are driving and not paying attention. There is nothing wrong with old-fashioned anything. It seems to me that if society went back to the way we did thing 50-100 years ago that life would be so much more fun and enjoyable.

And you learned her entire worth in only ONE date ! Cooool
You lucked out

as much as cell phones are convenient, they are causing a lot of inappropriate social behavior.. and yes it is unacceptable.. an emergency call can be handled with tact and apologies and be short if possible, but not that way
I am in a profession where I have to have my phone 24/7 1st of all on vibration.. 2nd my cell phone number is given to only my answering service(who knows when to call) , close family and very close friends...
In Japan answering a phone in public places, transportation, and restaurant is extremely rude.. nowadays people have their call phone loud, the tone is a very loud rap song, that is extremely disturbing .. and phone ring continuously