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\nShould working adults be expected to reply to texts instantaneously, even during meetings or while driving?<\/p>\n

A 28-year-old Singaporean man recently took to Reddit to vent his frustrations after ending things with a Hinge date over what he described as “unreasonable” texting expectations.<\/p>\n

According to his post, the conflict began when he failed to respond to her WhatsApp messages during a three-hour work meeting, prompting her to accuse him of not making time for her. Things escalated further when she allegedly told him to text back at “red lights” while he was driving along the PIE during a heavy evening downpour\u2014claiming that a guy who truly likes a girl will “find five seconds to reply no matter what.”<\/p>\n

The viral post has since sparked a heated debate among local netizens over modern dating etiquette, anxious attachment, and whether instant replies are a realistic standard in Singapore’s fast-paced work culture.<\/p>\n

What do you think\u2014is expecting a quick reply the bare minimum, or is she being unreasonable?
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