Are some people just plain rude when it comes to not answering texts, etc?

i don't like not getting a reply to an email, when i ask a question, that requires a response. though sometimes when i have been talking to someone via email there comes a point where politeness must be overcome, and someone has to end the conversation. it reminds of telephone conversations i have had a few times, where no one wants to be the first to hang up! i think its difficult, sometimes a reply isn't needed, but i do get fed up when i have sent an email that does require a response and one doesn't come. then i assume that the person in question is not interested in communicating with me, and i don't send any more.

I don't mind if people don't respond back if it's nothing of importance to me or anyone else but if i needed a response back and don't receive one it's obviously gonna be annoying but usually if it is that important that this message gets responded to by that person I will normally just call them up rather then messaging them and waiting for a response, and calling them up is more likely to be faster and less stressfull since most people have cell phones at hand at all times now a days.

Could it be that so much of the stuff posted on Facebook is complete rubbish that people get used to ignoring it?

For me, it all depends on the context of the original message. I mean, if I am just responding to something with an "OK" or a " :) " , then no, I wont be getting upset if I don't get a reply. But when I address an issue with someone or ask a question, or am trying to make conversation with someone who basically asks for it (bf, family, very close friends), then yes I feel it is rude.... even more so when you realize that they are online answering other people or doing other things or txting other people, etc and then try to use the excuse "I havent had the time." That style of avoidance blantantly p!$$e$ me off.

You are not alone on this. Some people just don't have "phonetics" . I once experienced asking someone for a favor . She didn't answer me at all. It could have been that if she doesn't like to,then send back a message saying so. But she didn't , so after 30 minutes i sent a text saying. "Okay, i presume it's a no because you are not answering. But anyway, thank you for being so kind. ". She answered back. I didn't . Serves her right .

I think ot depends on what kind of emails or messages you are sending them. If you are sending a personal message and they won't answer, or if you have an important issue dealing with that involves them, then being ignored maybe rude. But if you are sending them messages for business or proposals, then not answering is their free will. They may or may not answer if they don't need or if what you are offering don't interest them. If you are in abusiness in doing this, you have to be ready that not all potential buyers end up buying. It may have had made you feel bad, but also consider their time. Maybe they are busy and have a more important thing to do at this time. We all have our own things and dealings and you also have to respect that.

I Think this is one of the weak points of the Internet. When we corresponded before we sent something in writing by messenger or through the mail, the reciepent then had time to make a response on their time. On the telephone we spoke, asked questions etc. all which was answered right then or put off by the other party for a future time. On the Internet, the message comes in, is read or not and may or may not be responded to. There is no edict regarding this response unless requested in the message. For me if I read it and do not have time or knowledge to respond ASAP it may get lost in the next group of e-mails received. There is only so long I can turn my attention toward a single e-mail and then it's on to something else. However of course there are exceptions such as a question that needs research to answer, or something that is of personal value to me. But the correct rule has not yet been firmly established. If I have been guilty of this I ask to be forgiven. Blessings

No you're not the only one but I dont let it get to me. The internet is a virtual world and this is how I look at it. I know older people who dont answer their emails or any type of messages. Most say they are too busy. I do remember when I was young.....well younger lol....I wasnt paying attention to anything else but my little self. Today I know I was wrong, so I guess Im paying the price now......what goes around, comes around. Im not saying its the same for you, dont take it that way !! But I know that I was pretty selfish as a teenager and when I was in my 20's...and even my 30's. So maybe the young ones you're trying to get in touch with are too busy or get too many messages. Try calling them on the phone, maybe that'll work?

Yes it does seem sometimes that unless the text and or message has something highlighting the receiver some today plainly and rudely do not respond. Sad because it is usually those that are rude this way that expect responses to theirs. If it ever it happens I simply just don't send anymore. No need to waste my efforts when I feel the receiver will not reciprocate.

If they are ignoring you than they are not worth your time. Apparently your making them a higher priority than they are making you. I have a few ppl who dont respond or respond with short answer and than just stop responding after one or two words. So for me they are not friends, I thought they were but they are not. Alo if I have to start every conversation and they get upset because I dont contact them thats their problem. The phone lines, emails, roads go both ways. Im finding out I make to many ppl important in my life who dont make me important in thiers. So I dont contact them. Stop contacting the ppl who dont make you a priority and only invest in those who do.

I had experienced this too with some of my friends.I really don't know why they did not care to respond while in fact they are online.I admit I felt bad and just ignore it because I don't want to waste my time waiting for nothing.my lot really help us to have friends by responding some interesting discussion.

I think it's very rude if the other person don't answer the messages. If you are a close friend then I guess this can be ok, because you guys talk everyday and sometimes it's not needed to answer. But, I think that when the person see the message and don't answer, this is a rude thing because she supposedly should be your friend, right?

You are right . I feel so hurt , angry and frustrated at times . It's plain rudeness , neglect and at times audacity of the younger folk . But as we all know time is a good healer and I just forget and forgive . Life is so short , lots need to be done so why waste on such petty issue . It's there attitude problem and not ours . So just ignore those who ignore us and move ahead .

I think it really just depends on the situation. Sometimes, when I send a text, I find myself constantly checking my phone to see if the receiver replied. I would get somewhat frustrated or anxious at first, but usually let it go. However, this depends on if the message was urgent or not. On the other side of the story, sometimes I find myself receiving texts/messages that are not really important, and I am just not in the mood to respond to them. Other times, I might take a while in thinking of how to approach the sender. For me, it really just depends on the context of the message.

I don't like to be ignore either. I find not answering my text massages or emails very rude. But life goes forward. There is plenty of things more irritable than rude people. So don't be so nervous. Have a nice day!