I received a text message the other night inquiring if I wanted to attend a movie this week. I had to do a double-take after I read the information on the screen. Against my better judgment, I replied and informed the person that "I do not go out with strangers." His reply was to make the case of who he was, etc. He seemed to think that this information would some how sway me.
He followed up with a phone call. I reveled in the opportunity to let him know why his request was completely inappropriate. He didn't really seem to get it. I finally pulled the age card and told him I don't hang out with people under 30. I don't. It's not a matter of me not being open-minded. If you have to watch Seinfeld in reruns because you were too little when it first came out--we don't have a lot in common. I digress.
This interaction bespeaks of more than the inappropriate nature of contacting a Professional Dominatrix to go to the movies. It's a sign of "the younger generation" and how technology has been a way for them to lose all sense of etiquette. My problem with text messages is that they are rude and invasive. They are meant to convey information when talking can't happen, or you're in a supreme hurry, etc. They are NOT a primary means of communication. I realize that "young" people carry on entire friendships via
texting. That is fine for them. I choose not to. I communicate with people via the phone and emails. Text messages are acceptable when we negotiate a certain situation. "I will send you a text to confirm" is one option. "I'm in the parking lot" is another thing that comes to mind (if you're meeting someone some place). I don't want someone to send me a text message requesting a session. Unfortunately I get that and I usually ignore them.
At the end of my conversation with this youngster, he really didn't seem to get it. He kept reiterating that he wanted to meet new people. What? You're kidding me right? So you go to
Erosguide and start looking at ads because "you want to meet new people." I seem to remember there are better ways of doing that than contacting people who provide a service. Maybe I should call 1800Dentist the next time I want to meet new people. We'll see how well THAT works for me...
If you are under thirty and I have offended you, good. A reaction is a good thing. Maybe you will consider that your methodology of contact is not necessarily appreciate by the rest of the world. There are those of us who don't enjoy text messages,
Facebook, or social networking in general. Just remember that I've been offending people for a long time. It's a great business model for me. Works perfectly being a Dominatrix and all.
VQ
