October 8, 2005
Hold the phone ... you shouldn't answer it if you're out on a date
An insightful article from The Guardian on how your cell phone can ruin your love life.
"Men find sending texts or taking calls during a dinner date the biggest turn-off of all, according to a new study.
... Nearly one in five men and women make more than 16 texts or calls before asking someone out on a first date. But once in a relationship, 68% of those surveyed said mobile phones interrupted quality time with a partner.
The study of the mobile phone habits of 1,000 people uncovered another paradox: although 56% of men and women believe people should not have their phones with them at all times and need not answer calls as soon as possible, more than one in three (35%) are suspicious when partners do not answer their phone and 78% say they feel frustrated."
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