Date Quote by Iris Apfel
“I've never seen anything like the way some young people behave. They go out on a date, and they're sitting opposite each other at a table, and they're not looking at each other, and they text each other as though they're deaf-mutes. It's insane.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: 2023 interview with Iris Apfel
It critiques modern dating habits where people prioritize phones over personal connection.
In simple terms: People often ignore each other while texting on dates.
Key Takeaway
Put phones away and engage fully.
Themes
technology
dating
attention
Mood
critical
observational
Type
commentary
social critique
When to use this quote
- first dates
- family meals
- business meetings
Key Concepts
digital distraction
social etiquette
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you foster real conversation?
- What boundaries help limit phone use?
A Different Perspective
Constant connectivity can hinder genuine interaction.
