Embarassed to game in public?

[Angrist]

Yesterday I played GBA SP in the bus. I didn't care because I didn't know those people.
I also played it for a few seconds when I was at friends. Somebody was showing off his new phone, so that's why I grabbed my GameBoy. I didn't care because they were my friends.

But when I want to meet people and leave a good impression, I don't play games in public.
When they come to my home, it's a different story. My domain, my rules, my entertainment. People accept that.

[Dylflon]

I play my DS on the bus regardless of who is on it. I won't be having sex with any of those bus chicks anyways.

[Storm Eagle]

Originally Posted by Angrist

But when I want to meet people and leave a good impression, I don't play games in public.

I'm curious. Just what kind of people are you looking to impress by foregoing video games in public?

Honestly, this discussion sounds damn silly. I've played my DS (and Game Boy) all sorts of places. On planes, buses, trains, airports, and even in supreme courts when I was waiting to be chosen as a possible juror. I've never felt embarrassed about playing it in pubic. What's to be ashamed of? I mean seriously. What's next? Also, if a female thinks lowly of a guy (or anyone else) for playing a handheld system in public, then she's just plain stupid, and isn't worth your precious time any damn way.

It's sickening how people can find fault in the LITTLEST things. Anyway, this thread seems just a tad anti-Nintendo.

*sigh*