When you are talking on a cell phone, you are NOT having a private conversation. I'm not talking about people eavesdropping over the satellite waves or whatever (which they probably are, but that's another blog altogether). I'm talking about the RUDE people who have conversations on their cell phones while eating in a restaurant, shopping in a store, or standing at my register to pay. The other day I was working in glassware, when up walks a tall, attractive woman. She's chattering away, so I look up to see if she needs assistance. Turns out she's having some heart-to-heart conversation with what must have been her long lost best friend, given the amount of sordid detail she was going into regarding her current relationship (they're getting married! how awesome is that?!), her past relationship (none of her family ever liked the guy anyway, so it's probably for the best), and all of the nuances of relatadating in between. She obviously was not aware of the phenomenon that causes all cell phone users to up their speaking volume by about 30%, thus rendering any conversation anything but private.
Then there are all the people who walk up to the cash registers with a phone plastered to their ear. When you ask them questions about their merchandise, or try to get information from them in any regard, they look at you like you've grown an extra head, and isn't that the rudest thing you ever did see?
If you have a cell phone, for the love of pete go outside the store or restaurant to have your conversation. You'll get some privacy and you'll have a better chance of avoiding looking like an asshole and NOT pissing someone off.
(I'm really not completely grumpy this season...I tried to post something funny the other day and blogger was down. really.)
2 comments:
Ugh, I TOTALLY agree!! It's especially annoying because I go out of my way not to answer my phone in any public place just because I know how frustrating it is for other people. No one needs to hear your conversation. I think it's the worst on elevators or trains when you can't get away... VERY good post.
I am the person you will see run outside if she NEEDS to take a call. Plus, my phone is always on vibrate unless I'm at home. If someone approaches my counter at work with the phone plastered to their ears, I ignore the hell out of them...with a vengence. Then when they finally get off the phone I act as though it's the first time I've ever seen them.
Ignore people OR ask how their chicken dinner was last night that they were speaking about...your call.
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