Do you have to break up with someone in person?
89%
Absolutely. You've got to show some respect.
- Yisell Muxo, 35, from Miami, FL
"Common courtesy please." - Deeana Lowe-Chin, 24, from Miami, FL
"It depends on whether or not you want to keep them as a friend." - Shelly Kaplan, 28, from Chicago, IL
"Give the other person some respect! A face to face conversation is always appreciated." - Dominique Vance, 23, from New York, NY
"If you've gotten intimate & feelings are involved, then yes, absolutely. Don't be a pussy." - Luana Suciu, 25, from Boston, MA
"Also, he might deserve a slap in the face, you never know." - Regina Melzer, 32, from Los Angeles, CA
"It's better and sexier to face the music...you have a pair of balls, now use them!" - Sara Koch, 30, from Youngstown, OH
"Depends how long you've been dating, but in person is typically best." - Sara Bour, 23, from Urbana, IL
"Any other form of communication isn't thorough enough. " - Justine Bour, 26, from Chicago, IL
"If you've been dating for at least a few months, then it should definitely be in person." - Jennifer Beio, 26, from Chicago, IL
"If you're in a committed exclusive relationship, it's only right." - Rita Sclavunos, 0, from
"It depends on the relationship." - Tashyana Lowe-Chin, 0, from
"I've never broken up with someone over email or text. I would hate that." - Christina Johnson, 31, from New York, NY
"Real live voice is best for someone you care for." - Kate Sample, 31, from Chicago, IL
"It depends on how serious it was." - Jessica Chang, 30, from Los Angeles, CA
"Do unto others..." - Whitney R, 25, from Princeton, NJ
"Respect." - Francesca Lacuesta, 29, from Sacramento, CA
"Even though I hate confrontation! If you're casually dating, I don't see a problem with texting." - Johanna Beyenbach, 29, from New York, NY
"It does depend on the context, though. What if one person lives in Japan or something?" - Kate DAlleva, 25, from Morristown, NJ
"Man-up!" - Allison Baxley, 29, from New York, NY
"If it was serious enough to require a break-up, then it needs to be done in person." - Grace Hsieh, 22, from San Diego, CA
"Wouldn't you want it in person too?" - Alison Dichter, 31, from New York, NY
"It's so much better in person. But so much harder!" - JoAnna Di Tullio, 24, from Boston, MA
"If you're in middle school, go for the text...otherwise, come on." - Nadia Reiman, 28, from Brooklyn, NY
"Please grow some balls and don't text message breakup." - Shelby Kovant, 25, from New York, NY
"SERIOUSLY." - Genevieve Melzer, 27, from San Francisco, CA
"I tried the phone and it doesn't work." - Sandy Tragos, 32, from Chicago, IL
"I guess I'm old school." - Alicia Cohen, 37, from New York, NY
"I'd rather do it by email but if it's a serious relationship in person is the only fair way." - Jessica Barrutia, 24, from Chicago, IL
"Do unto others..." - Ashley Potter, 26, from Milwaukee, WI
"Really depends on how long you've been dating I think, but we're all human let's show a little love!" - Grace Kang, 29, from Los Angeles, CA
"It's the kind thing to do." - Claire Griffin, 28, from Charleston, SC
"Like that Sex and the City episode, breaking up on a post-it is no good." - Erika San Miguel, 32, from Larkspur, CA
"Always in person. Need I say more?" - Ashley Hayes, 24, from Los Angeles, CA
"You owe the person a face-to-face convo." - Katrina Robinson, 28, from Charleston, SC
"Unless we're talking about a psycho or one night stand." - Amy S., 25, from Chicago, IL
"Unless it's a long-distance. Rule-of-thumb: If you are a plane ride away, over the phone is okay..." - Becca Schepps, 29, from Brooklyn, NY
"If you ever cared you can give that much." - Rebecca Nashleanas, 25, from Los Angeles, CA
"Yes, face to face is the only appropriate way." - Cheng-Cheng Lok, 24, from San Francisco, CA
"I'm not a coward." - Greta Eagan, 30, from New York, NY
"I'd like to do it in person, but sometimes the circumstance doesn't allow for it..."
11%
Nah. It's easier over email or text.
- Monique Lewis, 31, from New York, NY
"If I feel uneasy, I'll do it by phone." - Ashley Becker, 26, from New York, NY and Miami, FL
"Technology drives the current world, so I prefer No Text, but a phone call is ok." - Renee Lucas, 30, from New York, NY
"It's a tech-savvy world and it's a new way to communicate - break-ups and all." - Mekalia Reid, 27, from New York, NY
"If it's more than 6 months, in person is better. Otherwise, "text text baby!""