Gugny Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 Has anyone ever had their call screened by a friend? If so how did you guys handle the situation? Are they still your friends? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo716 Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 (edited) 2 minutes ago, Gugny said: Has anyone ever had their call screened by a friend? If so how did you guys handle the situation? Are they still your friends? I had a friend screen my call once... HAD... i shot him in the eye with my B.B. gun ? Edited July 24, 2018 by Buffalo716 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted July 24, 2018 Author Share Posted July 24, 2018 I have a friend who I can be actively texting with, then try to call him. I know he's got his phone on him, as we were just texting. But it always goes to voicemail. It hurts. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 It's nothing personal. I screen all my calls. I have to, since well over half of them are autodialers, and the other half my family, and I don't want to talk to my family... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RochesterRob Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 12 minutes ago, DC Tom said: It's nothing personal. I screen all my calls. I have to, since well over half of them are autodialers, and the other half my family, and I don't want to talk to my family... Yep, I screen all my calls as well. It has not made for hard feelings as most people know that I do this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 Agree with others. These days you have to screen calls with all the robo-callers. I doubt your friend screening you is anything personal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cripple Creek Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 Does this friend have you saved as a contact? If they do then they know it is you calling & they are avoiding you. Ask yourself these questions: Am I a PitA? Am I needy? Am I typically negative? Do I typically call only when I need something? Did I !@#$ his wife? If you answered yes to any of these questions about yourself then you may want to look at altering your behavior. If that doesn’t interest you then look for lower class friends who will overlook your many shortcomings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackFergy Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 I have a couple friends who I text with on a regular basis. Sometimes they don't respond and I know they received my text and read it. If they read my text and fail to respond, are they really good friends? I don't know. Granted, the cell reception is pretty bad in their areas (one is in a correctional facility and another works underground in a coal mine). I'm just confused and would appreciate some guidance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 Maybe they were somewhere that they couldn’t pick up the call, like in a public bathroom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoBills808 Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 49 minutes ago, DC Tom said: It's nothing personal. I screen all my calls. I have to, since well over half of them are autodialers, and the other half my family, and I don't want to talk to my family... I legit read this as '...since well over half of them are pedophiles' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 Just now, GoBills808 said: I legit read this as '...since well over half of them are pedophiles' They could be, I don't really know. 14 minutes ago, Cripple Creek said: Does this friend have you saved as a contact? If they do then they know it is you calling & they are avoiding you. Ask yourself these questions: Am I a PitA? Am I needy? Am I typically negative? Do I typically call only when I need something? Did I !@#$ his wife? If you answered yes to any of these questions about yourself then you may want to look at altering your behavior. If that doesn’t interest you then look for lower class friends who will overlook your many shortcomings. You forgot "Does he owe me money?" 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted July 24, 2018 Author Share Posted July 24, 2018 16 minutes ago, Cripple Creek said: Does this friend have you saved as a contact? If they do then they know it is you calling & they are avoiding you. Ask yourself these questions: Am I a PitA? Am I needy? Am I typically negative? Do I typically call only when I need something? Did I !@#$ his wife? If you answered yes to any of these questions about yourself then you may want to look at altering your behavior. If that doesn’t interest you then look for lower class friends who will overlook your many shortcomings. I'm using post # 18,000 to tell you to !@#$ off. !@#$ off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 Just now, Gugny said: I'm using post # 18,000 to tell you to !@#$ off. !@#$ off. I approve of this use of post #18,000. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cripple Creek Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 11 minutes ago, Gugny said: I'm using post # 18,000 to tell you to !@#$ off. !@#$ off. See if I ever answer one of your calls.? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misterbluesky Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 2 hours ago, DC Tom said: and I don't want to talk to my family... I took that route until my sister committed suicide in January...now I call my family just to check in.Just before my father in law passed away in April,I would give him a shout out once every few days if i didn't get to see him. We got some good conversation in before he was top far gone to talk or even be aware of his surroundings. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gray Beard Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 (edited) Where are they when they don’t answer your calls? It’s frustrating to get my son on the phone. Texting is fine, but talking is an imposition. He might be out somewhere, he might have friends over, he might be someplace noisy, he might be somewhere with no privacy, etc. If I want to talk to him, I usually text him and ask him to call me as soon as it’s convenient for him. That drives my wife crazy, but it works and it doesn’t get him upset or flustered. Edited July 24, 2018 by Gray Beard 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poojer Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 i constantly screen calls, even if they are friends, sometimes i am simply not in the mood to chat....usually i will make up an excuse like i was in the bathroom or in a high level meeting via text...hopefully i haven't offended anyone, it was more my mood than not wanting to talk to them specifically 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo716 Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 5 minutes ago, The Poojer said: i constantly screen calls, even if they are friends, sometimes i am simply not in the mood to chat....usually i will make up an excuse like i was in the bathroom or in a high level meeting via text...hopefully i haven't offended anyone, it was more my mood than not wanting to talk to them specifically High level business meeting ??? constantly use that one! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 2 hours ago, The Poojer said: i constantly screen calls, even if they are friends, sometimes i am simply not in the mood to chat....usually i will make up an excuse like i was in the bathroom or in a high level meeting via text...hopefully i haven't offended anyone, it was more my mood than not wanting to talk to them specifically In the bathroom is the only time I text.??♂️ By the way, you didn't respond to my last message?!?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mead107 Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 Just answer it with always saying hi B word. No need to try to get the phone through the screen door. It bounces off. ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted July 25, 2018 Author Share Posted July 25, 2018 4 hours ago, The Poojer said: i constantly screen calls, even if they are friends, sometimes i am simply not in the mood to chat....usually i will make up an excuse like i was in the bathroom or in a high level meeting via text...hopefully i haven't offended anyone, it was more my mood than not wanting to talk to them specifically I texted you over a week ago and you never responded! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 If they can’t talk at the moment then they are probably very busy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sherpa Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 11 hours ago, Buffalo716 said: High level business meeting ??? When I'm in a high level business meeting, I simply text: HLBM They seem to understand that, although initially, the last two letters caused some confusion. When I'm in a very high level business meeting I have to turn my phone off because, well, the meeting is just to high level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mead107 Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 30 minutes ago, sherpa said: When I'm in a high level business meeting, I simply text: HLBM They seem to understand that, although initially, the last two letters caused some confusion. When I'm in a very high level business meeting I have to turn my phone off because, well, the meeting is just to high level. If you had the meeting on the first floor you would not be in very high level meeting. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royale with Cheese Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 Once I called my wife and she screened my call and hit decline. She was at the park with my kid, I pulled up in my car, saw her and called. Saw her ignore it. I was about to go home and pack her bags. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cripple Creek Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 9 minutes ago, Royale with Cheese said: Once I called my wife and she screened my call and hit decline. She was at the park with my kid, I pulled up in my car, saw her and called. Saw her ignore it. I was about to go home and pack her bags. Ironic that you had a family vacation planned for that exact day. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soda Popinski Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 (edited) I only answer the phone if it's a sibling or parent. text me otherwise. I did exclude the wife there. She always sends that "I'm out of work" feeler text, if i respond right away she calls me. if not she knows i'm doing something around the house. Edited July 25, 2018 by Soda Popinski Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 On 7/24/2018 at 1:01 PM, DC Tom said: It's nothing personal. I screen all my calls. I have to, since well over half of them are autodialers, and the other half my family, and I don't want to talk to my family... This is exactly right. I would only add that I don't want to talk to my friends either. I'll talk to you when we are face to face. Otherwise, text or email me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnC Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 20 hours ago, Boyst62 said: In the bathroom is the only time I text.??♂️ By the way, you didn't respond to my last message?!?! Is that why some of your responses are so shiiiity? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 15 minutes ago, JohnC said: Is that why some of your responses are so shiiiity? Well, I'm at tthe throne now... Soo heyyyyyyy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 On 7/24/2018 at 1:49 PM, Just Jack said: Maybe they were somewhere that they couldn’t pick up the call, like in a public bathroom. I would MUCH prefer that they NOT pick up the phone. Guys having conversations from Inside their stall is.....just not right. But I’ll text all day long from the can. ? Guess where I am right now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnC Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 3 minutes ago, Augie said: I would MUCH prefer that they NOT pick up the phone. Guys having conversations from Inside their stall is.....just not right. But I’ll text all day long from the can. ? Guess where I am right now! Now is the time to communicate with Boyst. Dropping a load while your fingers are doing the talking is productive multi-tasking. Versatility is a valued attribute whether you are a city slicker or live on a farm. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 11 minutes ago, JohnC said: Now is the time to communicate with Boyst. Dropping a load while your fingers are doing the talking is productive multi-tasking. Versatility is a valued attribute whether you are a city slicker or live on a farm. ? Well, I was actually between stages of making my salmon cakes for dinner in the kitchen. This time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ice bowl 67 Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 On July 24, 2018 at 12:54 PM, Gugny said: Has anyone ever had their call screened by a friend? If so how did you guys handle the situation? Are they still your friends? I think your ripping on me a little lol. It's all good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted July 26, 2018 Author Share Posted July 26, 2018 1 hour ago, Ice bowl 67 said: I think your ripping on me a little lol. It's all good. It's always in good fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 6 minutes ago, Gugny said: It's always in good fun! Says the guy having all the fun! ? But if you look at this stuff in any other way, you’re just doing life wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Fong Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 People still make phone calls? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ice bowl 67 Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 17 minutes ago, Gugny said: It's always in good fun! I find it funny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted July 26, 2018 Author Share Posted July 26, 2018 12 minutes ago, Augie said: Says the guy having all the fun! ? But if you look at this stuff in any other way, you’re just doing life wrong. This hurt my feelings. And you have been reported accordingly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 8 minutes ago, Ice bowl 67 said: I find it funny. I know, that’s what the chubby kid always says when nobody will let him sit at their lunch table. Don’t let that bully take advantage of you! @Gugny should also be reported! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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