Do u ever accidently hang up on people when they are not done talking?
By hiddenwing
@hiddenwing (3719)
China
October 1, 2008 7:06am CST
I didn't do it before. Some Chinese parents are very bossy, my parents included. I hang up on them several times recently when they tell me to do something, which will be hard to stand. But then I really feel stressed and sad.
Do u ever accidently hang up on some people for some reason? Will u feel sorry for them or something?
5 responses
@bellis716 (4799)
• United States
2 Oct 08
It sounds as if you did not hang up accidentally. I have never hung up on my parents accidentally on purpose, but when I was your age my parents didn't have a phone. When they did get one, my mother was the only one who would answer it. My father considered that phone a female luxury. My father was the bossy one in that family. My mother would tell someone what she thought if she were asked, but she was never bossy.
If you are not familiar with the rural American term, "accidentally on purpose", it means to do something but pretend that it was an accident.
When I have really accidentally hung up on someone before they were finished talking, I'd try to call them back. Of course, I'd apologize. If it were a purposeful act, that would make it much more difficult. I don't know for sure what I'd do if I had purposefully hung up on one of my parents, but I believe that I'd call them back and apologize. If it were anyone else, I'd just let it go. I do realize that customs are different there in China, so maybe I have no right to give advice.
@hiddenwing (3719)
• China
2 Oct 08
It is very reasonable. When I wrote something, I really did think I was right. But I made lots of mistakes. You know ,I learn something new here. Best regards.
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@hiddenwing (3719)
• China
3 Oct 08
Oh, really, glad to hear that.
Non native speakers always mix colloquial English and written English in the same test. It is a shame.
Acutally, about the speaking language, it is clear but about the written one, I am not quite sure. Thanks for your kind response.
@bellis716 (4799)
• United States
3 Oct 08
You did not make a mistake. Your English is very good. I gave the explanation because I thought you might not understand me. "Accidentally on purpose" is pure colloquialism. People in some parts of the US might not understand the meaning. It's not propper English.
@yenwie84 (1344)
• Malaysia
1 Oct 08
Certainly I would feel sorry for the person I am talking with. I only did this to my boyfriend,maybe I took granted he would not get angry with me. I did several time to him when he was still talking there but I hung up the phone. I think this is a very bad habit and show no manner to the person we are talking to. But when I am angry with my boyfriend,I just cannot stop myself from doing this. Maybe I am a bit bossy in relationship. Lol. But I don't dare to do such thing to elderly especially family members.
@hiddenwing (3719)
• China
1 Oct 08
Lots of girls do the same thing. U are not alone here. My freshman roommate almost did it every other day, which was pretty funny. Both her and her boyfriend got used to it. It was not a big deal for her. For others, I am not quiter sure. Sometimes, what if the coversation between u and someone will be too hard to stand, what shall we do?
@wolfie34 (26771)
• United Kingdom
1 Oct 08
I used to hang up on my ex frequently! I had no guilt about it because they were going on and on and on about stupid stuff, either nagging me or talking about rubbish, I hate answering the phone and when my ex used to ring me so often I got so fed up that I would hang up and then if it rang again I ignored it! It used to stress me out when the phone rang thinking it was my ex again! I lost count of the amount of times I used to hang up and it wasn't accidental either ;0)
@hiddenwing (3719)
• China
1 Oct 08
You are a true warrior to some extent. Me, on the other hand, I am kinda a coward. I feel stressed when hang up on anyone.
Good for u
@msedge (4011)
• United States
21 Dec 08
Yes i did, many times.But for sure i had valid reasons to do.I know i am a good person and if ever i hang up on people that means theres something that i didn't like.Of course i felt sorry for it but my reason will stand for it too.
@coffeecoffee310 (69)
• China
22 Dec 08
I always do the thing. Sometimes, someone continue to talk about something that bothers me. So, I will hang up on them
