I get very frustrated with people on their phones in todays culture. We all must admit we are all culprits of being rude on our phones from time to time. But I decided to share some of the pet peeves I have when it comes to phones and talking to people.

The Text and nod.

When people are looking at their phone and texting while you are talking to them nodding like they are listening to what you are saying but in reality you know they are hearing nothing you are saying and you wonder why you are still talking.

When they are checking their phone every 5 seconds.

It drives me nuts when people check their phones every 5 seconds out of habit. I am sorry is my presence that boring? And honestly what could happen in 2 minutes that is so important that you need to be checking your phone that often.

People who can text better then they can talk.

It is sad to me how many people can text their heart out to someone but when they get put in the situation where they need to talk to them face to face it is hard to formulate words. I understand not wanting to talk about stuff that deep or embarrassing but if you cant do that in person then do you really have friends?

The people who can’t focus on anything but their phone.

Then there are those people who when you talk to them while they are on their phone they literally can see nothing else or do nothing else. They are completely in the zone and 100% distracted. But at least they are not trying to have a conversation with you while they are on their phone and that helps a bit.

People who watch snap stories and other videos very loud.

This is the worst when someone you know or don’t know is watching videos or snap stories so loud. If I know the person I again am just frustrated that they need to be on their phone while we are hanging out. If it is someone random in public it just is frustrating and rude.

People who have to record everything.

You know that friend who is always posting while you are together ad most of the time that is fine but sometimes you just want to say can you stop and enjoy our time together and not tell the world?

I understand that I too am at fault for these complaints at times, but I think it would be amazing if we took a step away from our phones and interacted. At the end of the day the people who we are with in person are the ones that matter. The ones we are loving right then and now. Who knows when the next chance with them will be. Your text, snap, insta, email, or post of any sort can wait. Put your phone down and interact with the people you love.