Using a BlackBerry (or Other SmartPhone) on a First Date

A: As convenient as technology has made our lives, it can cause some major static in a dating scenario. First, pending a dire emergency, you must leave work, friends, and the rest of your social calendar on mute. Intimacy takes place during a conversation when two people are connecting to each other, not to their wireless handheld. Second, men have fragile egos, they like to be the center of attention with the woman they find attractive.

While it seems unfair, it is not surprising to hear about a guy ending the date if he feels ignored. Finally, let's face it, you are not going to get promoted by your friends, marry your job, or miss out on any parties during your date.If you think you might want to see him again, leave the electronics at home, or at least on vibrate.