Cell phone etiquette…is there any. I am so sick and tired of people answering and using their phones at inappropriate times. Yes..there are inappropriate times for a cell phone (it least I think so).
Have any of you been out with someone and as soon as you sit down, SMACK, the cell phone gets put on the table. “Hmmm, I guess they are waiting for a better offer,” is what I always think of.
I get that if you have kids at home and you want the babysitter to be able to check in with you then that is OK but don’t answer every stinking text and call from everyone else when I am with you. I used to do this and after a few times it just hit me “I am being so rude!” so I have stopped. I especially do not even take it our if my hsuband is with the kids because if an emergency arises than he is quite capable of taking care of it. I always tell hime where I am at so if it is a dire emergency then he can get ahold of me. Isn’t that how we did things 205 years ago before phones?
I can’t stand going out with those who are text addicted. I find myself watching them text, laugh, and entertain themselves more with their phone than with me. OK so if I am so boring than please do not ask me to go anywehre anymore because I don’t want yu to sacrifice your time from your “real” friends.
I have actually started turning my ringer off and charging my phone in the other room in the evening and not worrying about who is texting me when I am watching movies with the family, playing games, etc. No on else is more important than them!
Another big pep peeve i have is talking on the phone while getting help from customer service in a store OR while checking out. come on people..really?! Are you so important that you have to take a call in the middle of a conversation? There is this feature called “missed a;;” or “voice mail.” Use it.
Now when there are times I have tried and tried to get ahold of someone and they do call I ignore the call and call them right back. If I am on one line and they ring through the other line I will say “Oh I have been trying to get ahold of this company all day, can I call you back?” However, if it is just another friend etc I say “oh that is just so and so, I will call them back late.” That way my friend I am talking to does not feel less important then the call coming through.
All I am saying is that there are right and wrong times to be addicted to your phone. It kills me how many times I just watch people and see this happening all over. I just wish that etiquette for phones would come back and that people would be more mindful of other people!
Have a great day!
I was just having a similar conversation about this over the weekend (cell phones).
Thank you for sharing.
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Excellent post – well said! It is just SO rude when you are out with a friend, and they keep breaking off to answer a text or take a call. As you say (and, of course, we all understand your Follower who has someone in Afghanistan. That's totally different), most things can wait. I have an iPhone and do always carry it with me. It just to keep beeping, so if I am with someone, I will now put it on silent. It's just common courtesy really!
Thanks, Tawna. I hope so too.
I almost always have my phone on silent. Unless I know I'm expecting a call and don't want to miss it. I need to try leaving my phone in my purse. It's always in my hand. I don't even know how I'm typing right now! Lol.
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I just recently as my friends os lovingly say came into the right century and now have a cell phone. Bravo for this post. I hate it. I grew up when the only phone calls you got where when you wer at home. Hmm. something to be sad for that. And.. I will leave it there. as I think there should be cell etiquette.
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Dafeenah:
I guess the US is the worst eh? I alwaays wondered how other coutries were when it cam too all this technology!
Asha:
I believe you have one of the best reasons in the world to have it attached. I would to in your case. I hope your hubby stays safe!!
Lately my cellphone has been permanently attached to the end of my arm. My husband is in Afghanistan. I don't give a flip who I offend. I will cut you off in mid conversation if he calls. That's just the way it is. 😉
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I have to admit being here has spoiled me a bit about these things. When I go back to the USA to visit, it is sort of culture shock. My youngest BIL's are addicted to their phones but none would dare answer it or text during meal times or when an elder was speaking to them. Sometimes it's just the little things that make all of the difference.
Actually, I do not want a cell phone. My Hubs thinks I need one. He likes to be able to reach me no matter where I am.
My daughter gave up her cell phone a couple of years ago…. Hubs decides when he wants to reach her, he should. He bought her one too.
When we go out with my Granddaughter who is in college, I make her put her cell phone away and talk to us…… she does it..
Oh boy…this is a good post. I HATE cell-phone abusers too. And the cashiers using the cell phone (or any phone for that matter) while cashing me out REALLY gets me going!!! If you are taking my money then you better be giving me your undivided attention!!
I do take my cell phone while on dates with hubby simply because, like you said, my children are with a sitter and I want to know if something happens.
But, all other calls while I am out are ignored and returned when date night is done.