Vent all you want! I get e-mails like this all day long so know you are not alone!! Seems what is happening is these compulsive, almost addicted users are going to be the ones who end up all alone…

Since when did a device become more important than our relationships? When did paying more attention to virtual relationships become a priority over the person sitting right there in the same room with you? It seems all common sense courtesy has gone right out the window. That’s why I think some folks do have a problem walking away from these devices. Instead of AA, someone should start BA! ;-)

You are correct in your statement that this was rude and inconsiderate! I do have articles on this site as well as over on my Business E-mail Etiquette Blog about Blackberry Etiquette. The bottom line is this is a courtesy issue.

What a shame this long time friendship is now damaged over someone not appreciating an annual get-away with a good friend over an inanimate device. Maybe send your friend to this article about IM Etiquette (same thing) and maybe she’ll get a better understanding of how her actions can and will effect her relationships.

Hope things work out…

Take care ~
Judith