There is officially a word for it – that piercing, desperate gazing of your chat window while waiting for their reply.
And it is called Dot Watching.
Urban Dictionary has coined the word for that “intense observation of your smartphone screen message thread, as you wait in hope for a reply from someone you are romantically engaged with”.
Do you dot watch? Of course you do – which is why you’re reading this. Decry it all you like, we are giving you 5 signs that confirm you are indeed – a dot watcher.
1. You Feel a Beep Anywhere
Any light and vibration is your phone’s. Any time your phone vibrates is possibly a reply from them. And God alone knows how mighty disappointed you are when its just a mail from your office!
2. You Keep Wondering What’s Keeping Them So Occupied?
You constantly wonder whether they are at the gym, in a meeting, or in the middle of an apocalypse. After all, if you could twiddle your thumbs waiting for a reply, what else could keep them?
3. You Prepare Mental Fights
The bugger didn’t message. He’s set himself up for some serious damage.
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4. The Devdas in You Cribs All The Time
“It’s 10:30 PM, and she’s still not replied to the message I sent at 10:15”, dominates your drunken conversations.
5. And That’s How You Go To Sleep
It’s okay. We feel you guys!
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