Can reading be rude?

[Insightsintobooks]

I agree that reading can be rude around other people, but it is just as rude as people on their phone constantly.

[mrsdeg1983]

As long as its not at a meal or you had company come over. Other then that no.

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Reading is very interesting business it makes anyone more thoughtful,how can it be rude but as its crystal clear that we all are societal animals so we have to think about others feelings and opinions.So its nice for us to fix our study time because rest of the world plays great role to make anyone happy .we can't stay healthy without paying the proper attention towards the societal relation.So its totally depends on reader intelligence on some occasions he may make reading rude by neglecting his responsibilities towards society.

[The Researcher]

It could be seen as rude by many people. But readers have to read.Can't control it sometimes. I can't

[Amagine]

The only time I believe it to be rude is if someone was talking to you first and you just pull out a book and start reading while they are talking. That is when you are being rude. If you were reading first and they starting talking to you, then they are the ones who are being rude.

[Dh_]

It's only rude if the others around you are all interacting with each other and you're ignoring them. A lot of times, people around me will talk, but no one actually wants to include me in their conversation so I read. I think in a scenario like that it's okay to read. If you have company over or are expected to socialize for any reason, then it can be rude. For the most part, I think you'll know when you should or shouldn't read in front of company.

[Ajgird]

I personally do believe that it is sometimes rude to read. Sometimes when I am with my friends I will be reading on my phone and I will be so into the story that I don't even listen to what they are saying. I also do this to several other people and I do think it is quite rude.

[ifeoma obike]

Yes, it is extremely rude to read when you're in the company of others especially friends, family, or colleagues even in social gatherings like parties. Even in a situation where you are already reading before being approached try and put down the book no matter how captivating it is, it will make the person appear foolish if you just ignore them and continue with your reading.

[Ama Idim]

Yes, it can. Being with other, then you start reading is just some how, more like busying oneself with phone when you should be interacting with your company

[Elle Howard]

I think it is rude at parties or social gatherings. however, if everyone else is on their cell phone by all means break out your book. But more than likely you will be the one they call rude.

[ebethina]

Yes it can be rude I agree. Also you can be more nice about it though.

[Mailis]

Yes it can. Even if it's a stranger who is sitting next to you and is trying to start a conversation, I usually close the book and try to socialize. If it's your family trying to engage with you, even though you'd really prefer quiet time with you pages, I try to stop and consciously try to pay attention to them.

[kristinajoy07]

It’s rude in the same area that being on your phone while with friends or your significant other is trying to connect. You would t pick up the phone while someone is talking and in the same way I wouldn’t up and pick up reading in the same situation. If y’all are just hanging out and relaxing it’s not rude but in conversations or first meetings? Absolutely is.

[SparklesonPages]

If you're in a close social setting I would say yes. For everyday errands and situations such as waiting rooms I would say no. Most people are tech obsessed and have their heads buried in phones anyway.

[Camille Turner]

I see people commenting about kids and reading at the table, etc. That's tricky because I'd want to encourage reading while at the same time I get that you want your kids to interact with you as well. When I was young and a new book arrived, I would walk while reading it (this, I still do haha), read it throughout dinner, etc. My parents left me alone about it if it was something really special (like a new Harry Potter book I'd been awaiting all year). Otherwise, I had to put it down. I think this is a good way to approach it, allowing exceptions for particularly special occasions/books.