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Don't be a fool
Jan 5, 2020 8:38 AM
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TanDumpLord
Speak for yourselves, I just have stuff to hide.
Berethian
Aside from anything else, my phone and messages are private, I don't care WHO you are, you don't get automatic right to read them.
duttonmutton
Phone down means there’s no good other place to put my phone but I don’t want the person I’m with to think I’m rude.
justripit
I flip mine over so I am not tempted to read my work emails when they come in. Which is fairly consistent.
HarryBeauner
This is actually an issue? Fucking phones!
Intentionallysapphic
Please don't fuck your phone. Or do. What an adult does with his consenting phone is between them and their phone.
Silas007
Im hiding my private life from you because it is none of your fucking business.
Intentionallysapphic
Sir, this is a phone repair shop. I need the phone to be able to fix it.
babawanyika
I hide my phone so people think I have friends when I’m actually on imgur 18 hours a day squandering my existence.
LonelyVoid
I just don't want anyone to be able to see what's on my screen, even if I don't have anything to hide. Privacy is nice.
littlebluepetal
I dunno, maybe I just don’t want people to be nosy at my incoming innocent private messages that have nothing to do with anyone.
Intentionallysapphic
Why is auto zone texting you about an oil change? She sounds hideous.
littlebluepetal
kyyyyyyyle
lets not go into 2020 being insecure as fuck, phone flipped over means nothing.
Madv1lla1n
If your other is bending your ear about shit like this, there's a likelihood it's because they've done something similar themselves before
kanemano
Wait until they find out that my phone is on "do not disturb" and all notifications get sent to my watch.
mattsall
Yeah, it's to mute notifications, so they don't distract from the conversation...
Zomba13
I flip my phone over because for some reason the screen keeps lighting up when there are no notifications and it drives me insane.
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Zomba13
I feel the only fix would be to uninstall every app and then put them back on one by one to see who's doing it but no one got time for that
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Zomba13
Oh my god my screen is the same. Random cables rub over the screen and suddenly I'm texting my mother "fuck off".
theschizneck
my ex did that because she was cheating
KingKelloggTheWaffleHaggler
Same, I'd walk and phone would tilt away or go off.. She told me I was crazy when I asked... I wasn't
theschizneck
they think they’re so subtle but it’s incredibly obvious
KingKelloggTheWaffleHaggler
For real, it's like you hide your phone every single time I walk near and think it isn't weird. No one else does that
vauhtihirmu
Kapp didn't share his mail publicly because he was planning a coup, but it's still reasonable for people to not read other people's letters.
charliechaulks
Yeah mines did that too although I was very conscious to try and not go into my new relationship with those thoughts.
defaulted
My ex’s ex cheated on him so he always treated me like a cheater which made me feel sneaky which made him act worse. It was horrible
charliechaulks
It’s hard to trust someone again however it’s no way to live thinking that everyone is going to treat you the way one person did.
Datkunt1337
My pixel 4 goes into do not disturb while flipped like this
doapy
“Features I don’t want for $100 Alex”
MisterTrashPanda
I dun gots one of dems phones, how's I turn that on?
xizar
Dig in the settings.
JamesJabberwocky
As does my S10
ButterTartsWithRaisins
Or you have a pop socket on the back and it doesn’t sit flat unless it’s flipped over like this.
GLaDOSoftheFUNK
If the other person cares so much about your phone being flipped, prop it up at an angle and throw some glare at their eye
Kbantar
Many of those quickly jumping to the cheating explanation are themselves cheaters.
Bystandr
It is a common human psychological quirk to project. In terms of 'many' , not even half, but more than you would otherwise expect in a
Bystandr
random cross section of people. IE if 7% of people cheat, it wouldnt be surprising to find over 15% of deniers are cheaters themselves -
Bystandr
statistics for example and not accuracy. I dont have peer reviewed data lol.
cuntybumsox
Anyone who thinks this way needs help
LordDongKnocker
Word
calmyourtatas
Yes. THANK YOU.
whooshby
I do so I can spot my bright blue case when looking for my phone. It is easier than a black screen.
MarkWatneysVicodinPotato
I turn mine upside down so accidents don't crack the screen. 2 little kids in the house makes me extra cautious.
Engelic
I'm single and I always have my phone down I literally have no reason to but I just subconsciously do it
SamsungPhoneFan0123
I flip my phone over to make sure the government knows who they're tracking.
gabbi444
I just put it away completely
calmyourtatas
thats A course of action. but not the only one.
ilovecars
You cheating bastard
BallsackHippo
Same
CertifiedPreOwnedButtPlug
I have always on display, so I flip mine over so I don't get distracted by notifications
Eifrum
You believe this stupidity?
AhmfrumAhwa
Hey, calm your tatas. I keep mine flipped to stop it from backlighting every time it thinks it sees movement. Kills battery
Softbuns
I will leave if anyone chooses their phone over me, i spmetimes even turn on flightmode for certain occations
Ausnen
Don’t people keep their phones in their pockets? Sounds smarter to me
IMayNotReplyToYou
Or just not have your phone out on a date? It's being polite, it's only an hour, you can go an hour without having your phone visible
nicer120006
Lol. It's a phone. Get over it. If they aren't checking it who the fuck cares where it sits? Stop being a snowflake offended by a phone.
Ballsackhands
Found the snowflake
Chocolatecoveredmoose
prodmerc
Fools, get a flip cover!
FievelsBrotherFourvel
then why even have it sitting on the table
7uring
Yeah, it's usually pocketed. Idk why u getting downvotes.
Agathon
With my tightpants its uncomfortable.
DropBearAttack
Not everyone feel comfortable having a big phone in their pocket while sitting down.
melmboundanddown
Whenever I sit, phone, watch and wallet go on table. IDK why, just feel more comfortable like that. Phone always flipped over so not looking
houndinghell
Had my phone/wallet/keys fall out of my pockets without me noticing too many times while sitting down. Prefer to put them on the table.
CanineEuphoria
Depending on size of phones/pockets, and tightness of clothing, sitting down with a pocketed phone can be uncomfortable
thewalkinged
Anyone else have 'do not disturb' turned on 24/7?
IOnlyFavouriteDogPictures
I don't have DnD on, but I do have vibration only on (though media can still play) other than overnight.
YourMomsSidePiece
Let's not go into 2020 being fools wasting time dating insecure people who are going to read into every little thing you do
MrPunisherMan
Dating? What's that?
vauhtihirmu
Guessing people's age, I think.
Jsmythe
So....flip your phone to weed em out?
7uring
I faintly remember my xperia z3 having a Feature that automatically Turns on silent mode when you flip it, so I've been doing that since.
Dravit
My Pixel 4 XL does this.
snooch2thegouch
Motorola phones enter Do Not Disturb mode when flipped over
TechnicalDrift
... I thought this whole time I just wasn't getting consistent alerts cuz I leave my phone face down at my desk. Fuck me.
hugemuffin
My samsung phone lets you mute calls by flipping it and laying it face down.
died0
More points have this. But still, of it hasn't, so what. Geez
died0
PHONES. Fuck autocorrect
SlashDanny
Bask in your downvotes my child
yaddiex3
Do you need a bondulance?
AawesomeAardvaark
Good phone
MrPunisherMan
My Pixel 4 has the same function. Useful when going to sleep
thatGuyChris
There are literally dozens of us with that phone! Fuck the haters, I love mine.
MrPunisherMan
I mean I wish I could of gotten one with more memory but I agree. I love my Pixel 4
promethbastard
Good to see another Sony user!
7uring
Ayy, sorry bro, switched to Samsung a while ago... still use a playstation and Sony tv tho.
Scuttlebutte
Great phones! I miss mine
Gover57
My first smartphone was the Xperia Z1, because I'm a clutz and it was leading edge with its IPxx ratings. On my 4th Xperia now (XZ1). had1/2
Gover57
a samsung loaner for 2 weeks and it sucked. my carrier doesn't sell Sony anymore. not looking forward to ponying up the $ for my next one
GuyFromDeathValley
Another fellow sony user here. Yperia PLAY, M4 Aqua and currently Xperia XA2.
promethbastard
I started on Ericsson, then Sony-Ericsson, then everything has been Sony since then! XZs right now.
GuyFromDeathValley
started with the Sony Ericsson W595 Walkman. That thing was badass!
Seph89
I just got the Xperia 5 it's awesome
LifetimeCrisis
Verizon doesnt seem to offer payment plans on sony phones anymore which sucks because I really liked my Z3v
pandamandana
They still sell xperia wherever you are?
nietus
Imagine going through life that suspicious
YayItsMillerTime
What are you hiding?! I know you're up to something!
Randya241
Welcome to the age of tinder lol
NogoodAtImgur
I mean tbf I used to do this when I was cheating..
Hauntedpajamas19
Really, the only people who are going to think a person is cheating based on how they put their phone down are cheaters themselves.
NogoodAtImgur
Eh Nah, some people are just hella insecure about things, plus paranoia and shit.. There's lots of reasons why people think what they do
JayB662
I also want to protect the screen as much as possible, since the back is already covered by the case.
SephiRothIRA
Yea because of all the raining particulate matter that will break the glass at any given moment!
crazymojomonkey
Face up/face down meh I do what I want. If your partner is that insecure consider this a good this to know...ain't nobody got time for that
CreepyPhlox
I’ve got a pop socket on mine so face down helps it lay flat as well.
ZoeyDate
I've placed mine over a glass face up with my popsocket inside. I prefer face down and silent for quality family time though.
joeykache
This. Exactly this. My man.
Kunitsu
this precisely. Back of the phone case is less likely to get fucked up if someone spills something. Im a clutz sometimes and have tipped my
Kunitsu
glass instead of picking it up and usually my phone gets hit first LOL
WeirdandOdd
protect from random sneezes & coughs from having germs fly onto the screen i touch.
BallsackHippo
This
chiaco
I find it super hard to concentrate when it starts blinking because I got a notification. I flip it over so those don't distract me
xane
Always put my phone into my pocket screen facing my leg, don't want to bump a table or something and crack the screen.
JayB662
I don’t like stuff in my pockets, so I put my phone face down, then my wallet on top. Keys right beside.
GenerallyLurkInBed
cLOLe
So instead you get microscratches on the more important part, the screen. Good work!
JayB662
The screen has a glass protector already, and due to the case, contacts nothing, hanging suspended over the table.
cLOLe
Enjoy your microscratches.
JayB662
Enjoy the playoffs.
cLOLe
Sorry I can't hear you over the sound of 6 rings rattling together.
jillofmanytrades
I have a cat that walks on our phones, it's habit to keep it face down!
JesuisThor
What? By flipping it you expose the screen to whatever dust or dirt there is on the surface while introducing friction on the screen
Mrjbb3903
That's true but most have cases except me I rock my iPhone 11 naked cause the design and backglass is sexy as hell
Farfidcuger
Can’t tell if serious... most people have cases, so putting phone face down will leave phone few mm off the surface due to the case
Billie2feathers
Not mine..my case has a small lip all the way around keeping the screen from touching also I have a screen protector mounted.
paragraph
Do y'all motherfuckers not have pockets?
espresso6depresso
Dude clearly never had a phone case before
ThereIsLiquidBeingExpelledByMyNoseAtAReasonableRate
I have and it doesnt raise the screen from the table.
BatmansUnderPantsAreSoSoft
You do know almost every phone case has a lip that lifts the screen off the surface a few mm right? Or have you just never used one?
ComcastLover
Not mine :(
BatmansUnderPantsAreSoSoft
What phone? Spigen makes cases for damn near every phone that has at least a little bit of a following.
ComcastLover
Xperia xz
NotTheMamaNotTheMama
I don’t like cases ♀️
DaneH3
Most people don’t like cases I assume. Most people also probably don’t like a broken phone more ♂️
NotTheMamaNotTheMama
I just use a screen protector, but anyway, I don’t buy phones that cost more than 100€, and usually buy them 2nd hand. I have a toddler.
MarcUK
Get a screen protector. :-P
SSoHPKC
Screen protector doesn't help much when something messed up happens, like heavy shit falling on it. Anything can happen.
MarcUK
It's for scratches. You lay it screen down, and there's some grit on the table surface, and you slide your phone...
ThatsMySecretCapImAlwaysHorny
My case has raised corners to keep the screen off the table
SSoHPKC
yeah but look at the case in the picture, you think a tiny flimsy screen protector would help against what the case is expecting?
howToLoseTheGame
Rrriiight, cheater.
MarcUK
I just love how there's a big hole to show off the apple logo. xD
pofalof
I don't know anyone who shares this mindset.
b0Bm3h
Usually the people that insecure and accusatory and the ones more likely to cheat
thomerow
I never understood why you would even stay together with someone you think is capable of cheating on you.
PuppyDontCare
The problem is they think *everyone* cheats (except themselves maybe)
BionicBeach
I do. They’re not worth knowing though.
BarryAllensSole
You obviously haven't met my ex.
DesperateDunn365
Unfortunately a lot of people are incredibly insecure.
charliechaulks
Sometimes there is a reason for that. My ex-husband never hid anything on his phone and started doing this....turns out he was cheating
DesperateDunn365
Sorry to hear that. Never said that it wasn't without reason sometimes though.
charliechaulks
Thanks. I don’t automatically think that of people now but sometimes you can’t help it.
slightlyofftopiccommenter
Genuine medical anxiety can cause suspicion that's hard to get past without putting it out there. A caring mate just calmly aliviates it.
belindashort
Sure but jealousy in and of itself is a personal issue that shouldn't be spread as fact
slightlyofftopiccommenter
Anxiety and jealousy are a bit different. Source: non monogamous female.
belindashort
I'm poly and I understand the difference but not everyone does.
6Oh4
I always put my phone facing down so I'm focused on my friends or my gf and not my phone. People always think it's some cheating bs? Jeez
BladeTurMoiL
People who cheat likely turn off text previews. So maybe that should be the signal instead lol
Exoch
People who jump to that conclusion so quickly are either way too insecure or are thinking of cheating themselves.
RoboGirlSyd
People really think that? I always think it looks polite.
Xendrash
I mean just leave it in your pocket?
Soberyn
I put mine face down cuz the reflection off the screen always bothers me. I do this even when no one is around, or I'm in bed even.
6Oh4
I'm also in like 9 diff group chats and those blow up and I hate that distraction
belindashort
I have never thought of it that way I assume this person just has issues
IThinkYouGotAFineBrainJack
Same. I really never thought people think that way.
Sprintiger
+1 for username
Benegesseritwitch75
This if my phone is flipped I'm not looking at notifications. I'm interacting with the people I'm with
SmithersReleaseTheHounds
People are fucktards.
peoplearetheproblem
Yes, see also my username.
SydneySleeper
One single tweet by some random asshole is not "People always"
6Oh4
You know what I meant. Relax. There's also those that are like why is your phone locked, what do you have to hide? Etc. Privacy is nice.
ItTookMeForeverToMakeThisAccount
I have faith that most women ain't this crazy and it's just the ones that are that crazy are just vocal as hell
HotFruitcake
This never occurred to me
AugustThyme
Generally that's the truth. I even think it's a good thing, easier to spot crazy and avoid
weeniehutjunior69
I have had a previous boyfriend accuse me of hiding something with my flipped phone. Dudes be crazy too!
adrianontherocks
Thank you! I get tired of my whole gender getting called crazy. I don’t refer to all men as being assholes or jerks.
ShitIsRidiculous
Flipping my phone puts it in "do not disturb" mode, it's literally designed to help you focus. Some people are just cretins.
Lunaura
Well either that or they’ve actually dated someone who did that because of notifications they didn’t want her to see.
advicedoge
Doesn’t justify mistrusting what could be a thoughtful person being courteous. Don’t punish someone for someone else’s crime.
ThatOneGuyWhoLikesCorgis
I don’t even take my phone out my pocket..
kPumpkinBaron
Winner winner chicken dinner. That’s focus right there.
MurderBirb
I'm always afraid I'll bend the damn thing if I leave it in my pocket.
Doddsy96
If only because they are super expensive. Leaving on the table opens you up to Snatch and grabs. Or more likely leaving it behind.
Linrador
SnarkySophia
What are these pockets you speak of?
yousaidanyonebuteveryonestaken
It rarely even comes out of the truck
Anonawesome
Pfft I never even took mine out of the box!
yousaidanyonebuteveryonestaken
I just downvoted myself
soIdonthaveaname
Yea the only reason I even do is because it’s just not comfortable sitting in my pocket I guess.
Madv1lla1n
ADULTERER!!!!!
ProxyPlayerHD
what did you do to that poor GIF you monster!?
Madv1lla1n
I whored it off of the choices imgur, the jarring awfulness was part of the attraction...
Anonamo
My clothes don't come with usable pockets :( curse fashion.
Xendrash
Choosing form over function is your mistake.
Anonamo
Trust me, I try to find clothes that are comfortable. I went shopping for jeans recently and could only find ones with shallow back pockets.
Anonamo
I usually carry a handbag to keep my phone and purse in unless I'm wearing my winter coat out that thankfully actually has pockets. xD
CommissarFuklaw
DubhIainn
Do you have a tiny phone or a massive pocket?
Ballsackhands
Also amazing yall carry giant expensive purses and never use them. If I have no pockets I stick mine in my bag or coat.
AlexHamil
Or you know, a normal sized phone in a normal sized pocket
EverydayIsLegDayBecauseImRunningFromMyProblems
Medium sized phones are rare now. I had nexus 5 and it was perfect. I mave Mi Mix 2 now and its a tad on the big side.
Smantha
Look at the *man* over here with *actual pockets*! ;)
Wankathon
Same, why does it have to be on the table?
photog
I'll have mine out if I'm listening to music. Gota fav those good songs.
dnd3edm1
because people need to buy pants with better pockets
wtforero
I’m a lot of people’s emergency contact, so I keep it on the table in case I don’t hear it in a loud restaurant
Wankathon
Jesus how often are your friends and family getting into life threatening situations
wtforero
Not often, but it’s come in handy. Saved my uncle and stopped an attack on my mother. Not to mention many late night drives for dui
AngryGroundhog
In some pants pockets, especially shorts, fucker will slip right out and crash on the floor in a seated position.
LlamaGetThisStraight
Because of tiny pockets on women's trousers. Makes it uncomfortable to have a phone in your pocket when sitting (if it even fits)
TogepiOmelette
WE DON'T HAVE POCKETS
Xendrash
Buy boy's trousers.
TogepiOmelette
Men's clothing usually has that awkward bulge and it's hard to find pants with pockets for women
Ballsackhands
Woman here. Wear a hoodie.
AnAnarchoSyndicalistCommune
Personally, b/c it's uncomfortable in my pockets, and I'm still paranoid about my fat ass bending it
Sauroctonus
I'd be more paranoid about someone swiping it from the table.
ParanoidCarrot
broke one of my phones when i had jeans on and crouched to get something off the floor i hear and feel a *crack* and screen broke
Khagaan
Front Pockets are big enough. Male Jeans ftw...
Naid1233
If I'm sitting for a long time the phone starts getting uncomfortable, when moving around. Despite male jeans of course
EverydayIsLegDayBecauseImRunningFromMyProblems
Even with those, phones are still so big that ur upper thigh curve or whatever makes it uncomfy and fear of breaking the phone.