party latecomers

thanks to the new age of digital devices with sophisticated chat applications, communication has been made easier and systematic. within just one group chat, we can have friends from anywhere to be gathered to discuss about anything anytime. nonetheless, new problems arise as well. in fact, this problem is kind of comical.

while group chats ease the gathering of people for discussion, getting responses in group chats are seemingly difficult. for those who have initiated a plan or query or what in a group chat might share the same thoughts as me. i call them the “latecomers”.

these “latecomers” will read the messages and will take note of everything except for the question mark at the end of sentences and what not. they will keep quiet as though it is cool to be quiet and let the others voice out. they will keep quiet as though they see no need to participate in any form of discussion in the group. these “latecomers” think the world revolves around them since the initiator has to ask them personally to get their responses.

well, point is i dislike such people. whatever happen to the courtesy of replying? the fact that you are in the group chat means your voice matters in the group. it is not cool to stay quiet all the time, especially during times when your opinions and answers are requested. if you prefer to stay quiet in the party, then just leave the party.. simple as that.

this quiet people are seemingly become bigger in numbers these days. at times i really wonder if our communication abilities are dropping or not due to the growing popularity of online communicating applications and devices.