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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]LOL.  I do not respond to texts from anyone but my kids and DH.  I respond to emails once in 24-48 hours. I do not respond at all to FB status etc.  If I get a direct message from FB - I still respond only within 24-48 hours.

Unless, I pick up the phone when you call - you can assume that I will get your voicemail in 24 hours.

Yes, everything is pretty much instantaneous, but I am not going to be available at all times for anyone's convenience but my immediate family.

My texts to my kids is also very short. It is to the extent of - "I am waiting outside the school, soccer complex etc.". or "I am running 10 minutes late".  There is no reason for me to be texting otherwise.

I have friends who send group texts with jokes etc., I usually will not respond to it.  I think a response is to be expected only if you need an answer from me.

I also feel that I do not have to chime in when group announcements are sent. Unless it is a life and death situation.

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You sound unapproachable. I get not being on a device 24-7 but it sounds like you don't ever want to be available to anyone but your kids -- unless you accidentally happen to pick up the phone when someone calls though I'm guessing you screen calls too. It would be exhausting to be your friend.[/quote]

NP.  I'm the same way as the PP you're accusing of being unapproachable.  It's not exhausting at all being my friend.  What's exhausting are friends who expect instantaneous responses to everything (thankfully, my friends are not like this).  I'm busy living my life here.  My devices are here for my convenience, not yours.[/quote]

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