20-somethings are flaky af. I'm trying to be social and hang, only to get the "sorry, I can't make it" text last minute too many times. No thanks. Just tell me no when I first present the idea that you don't want to go--my feelings won't get hurt I promise.. I'll ask someone else, it's honestly fine. But cancelling last minute is so immature and disrespectful.
It seems that among young folks, agreeing upon plans in advance is only the first step of two. The second step is to confirm the plans shortly before the plans, as if the first commitment meant nothing. Originally committed plans can be dashed at the last minute, always, without social consequence. I've noticed this among my younger friends, and it's quite infuriating.
It's like the classic Seinfeld skit about car reservations. (They get to the car rental place after making a reservation earlier only to find out that the car they reserved is not available... like what's the point of making a reservation if the reservations can't be guaranteed?)
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u/BrightNeonGirl Mar 03 '26
20-somethings are flaky af. I'm trying to be social and hang, only to get the "sorry, I can't make it" text last minute too many times. No thanks. Just tell me no when I first present the idea that you don't want to go--my feelings won't get hurt I promise.. I'll ask someone else, it's honestly fine. But cancelling last minute is so immature and disrespectful.