{
  "id": 2698958,
  "title": "The bar for dating etiquette is now underground",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/the-bar-for-dating-etiquette-is-now-underground",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-23T01:59:44.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Economic Times",
    "slug": "the-economic-times",
    "url": "https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/india/in-the-age-of-dating-apps-basic-decency-is-apparently-a-green-flag/articleshow/133433345.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dating apps have transformed rejection into a mundane process, as evidenced by a friend's experience of being dumped via voice note while shopping. This shift has desensitized people to cruelty, turning it into an everyday occurrence with minimal emotional impact. The author argues that the ease of disentangling from relationships through apps has turned inaction into a form of kindness, rather than laziness or a lack of effort. They advocate for basic dating etiquette, such as providing a brief explanation when ending a relationship, even if it's negative. The author contends that this simple act of respect can alleviate the confusion and pain caused by disappearing acts.",
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  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}