- 25% say the use of technology to stay connected keeps their relationship exciting
- Quebecers were the highest with 31% agreeing with the above statement
- 18-24 year olds spend 2.5 hours/day using tech to communicate to their boyfriend/girlfriend
- 48% of those surveyed have been asked out over the phone
- 18% of those surveyed admitted to being dumped over the phone
- 31% of 18-24 year olds surveyed said they’ve been asked out via a social networking (Facebook)
- 60% of 25-34 year olds surveyed have been asked out over the phone
- 27% of 18-24 year olds think it is fine to ask someone out on a first date through a text message
- 40% of 18-24 year olds say they’ve been asked out in a text message
- 12% of those surveyed have been dumped via text message
Looks like social outlets and hiding be hind your device is the new way to meet people and hook up. Does anyone else find our lack of personal , face-to-face, interaction a little disturbing? What is your answer? Have you asked out some one or been dumped via social media or text? Is this the ‘new thing’ to do. Whatever happened to chivalry and common courtesy?
Via MobileSyrup
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