30 Bitter Truths By Truth Potato That Will Make You Think

Pretty much everyone has a phone, everyone is connected. But has nobody stopped to think about how bizarre it is that along with the freedom of being this connected we are now in a prison too - if we dont STAY connected every minute of every day, even when we are busy, working, looking after kids, taking the dogs for a walk, enjoying time with our spouses, relaxing with a book, working even more, or just enjoying an escape from the outside world (not everybody likes interracting with other people 24/7) suddenly we are b******t friends, antisocial beings, uncaring and lazy? I love my friends, I love being social, but most of the time I am just TOO BUSY TO WRITE A REPLY (work, home life, doing dishes, hands full, teaching, marking homework, making lesson plans, sleeping - or the biggest reason of all, not wanting to be on the phone while talking to people in person, you know that thing humans used to do?) And sometimes I just need a sit down break from hectic society and humanity.

Does being asleep count as being busy?

i disagree with this one, only self-centered people will believe this IMHO. sometimes people do being too busy to respond to someone, like when driving or working.

maybe it means that people can respond to you at any time whenever they're free, but sometimes they choose not to, maybe for some reason (be it positive or negative). if you are waiting others to respond to you for some task or feedback but didn't get it = don't jump to conclusion, have patience, give them time and move on to your next objective. don't think too much about it because in the end, what you do is actually matters, take action if it takes too much time. If you wait for others to respond because you want to be acknowledged (that you are important) = don't waste your time. waiting for other's approval is a sign of immaturity, instead, congratulate yourself.

Sometimes people are too sad or hurting to be able to reply. To me texting is as good as talking and some days can't do it and then when I do start feeling human again I've forgotten :(

Yeah! It takes like 30 seconds to respond to they type of message I send, so no, they're not too busy!

Ahhh. Rubbish. I’m at work & do not have time to respond to you about how I felt about what you ate last night.

Dear Truth Potato: I get what you're trying to say, but it's a ham-fisted approach to an emotionally charged and nuanced topic. Let me help you rephrase this so it's less judgey-ultimatum and more, you know, accurate: "If someone habitually ignores you and then says 'Sorry, I've been busy,' they're not too busy. They are just blowing you off. You deserve better than that! Drop them like a hot potato and move on with your life. On the other hand, people have their own struggles, and sometimes they need to not interact with other humans for a while. Sometimes what you need from them is more than they can give you at the moment. Sometimes they are practicing setting boundaries, which has been hard for them in the past. Sometimes it's easier to read an internet article and discuss it with strangers than have a hard conversation with you. You don't get to dictate when and how they reply to you. Everything isn't always all about you. Be patient." #ftfy

I honestly think this isn't targeting people with a busy schedule, but rather people who will ignore others for hours then quip with the excuse "sorry I was busy" hours later, which is just another way of saying that you don't matter enough for me to take the time. most of us are busy, have priorities, and understand that others do too. and most of us, even when busy, will take the 5 seconds to tell someone we'll get back to them asap if we're overwhelmed.

And some people rightfully and normally choose not to be looking at their phones or emails 24/7. There are times I have missed calls or messages while at work and don't check until late at night or early morning. Too late or too early to call the person back often. If it's urgent state so in a clear text or message so the person knows to call back right away. If it's casual then don't take it personally if someone can't get back to you within your preferred time frame. Not long ago if you did not answer a call it was simply because you were away from the phone. AKA Living a life. I think the real problem these days is people are generally WAY too OFFENDED WAY TOO EASILY. We all need to remind ourselves it's not ALL ABOUT YOU!

People do what they want, you make time for what you want.

I think this one depends on who you are to them. If any of my sisters contacted me, as soon as I got the notification and was physically able to get away with contacting them back I would. Whether it be in class, at an event, or any other situation, my family is my first and foremost priority. But I can see where this statement needs a qualifier, it does matter depending on who you are.

Quite right, it doesn’t have to be instantly, as long as you do.

Yes we are. Taking care of ourselves is not a waste of time.

Those of you who miss the point. We're not talking about a single day when someone doesn't respond. If a week goes by and someone doesn't respond, and keeps doing it then they don't value you. Cut the ties!

no they just choose not too

Unless you have the flu. And I will respond fast if I wanna, Bored Panda :P

What about when I was away in Siberia? I annoyed a few people because I didn't "get back to them"

Apparently, some claim to be "too busy"

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If you have time to read, you have time to at least answer : Ill get back to you later. Or something like that. A message costs you lets say +/-30seconds. You dont have 30seconds in 24hours? I think its a matter of priorities not a matter of time.

People make time for what’s important to them.

Not true.

From shower to sex to poop to shower to sex to sandwich. No time to respond

Love Truth Potato's tiny tongue sticking out there :p

You make time for who is important - it’s as simple as that . If you truly care , you will find the time - even if it’s a quick text message when you’re on the toilet.

i like this one

:)

I love this one. You might be occupied at the time, but you surely have two seconds somewhere in your day to respond.

I knew it

Yep!

Definitely is true! Unless your were practicing Hart surgery, or driving a NASCAR, you always have time to type: Call you later! On this Times, with phones, internet, Facebook, instagram etc if someone is not answering you at least: call you later bro! That means you do not care enough for the other person! Period!