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by AB-Joel on October 17th, 2005

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If someone is using a cell phone in the bathroom stall next to me, is it rude to flush?

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  • by scymitar72 on October 17th, 2005

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    That's funny! This recently happened to me and I was flabbergasted that someone would actually discuss a real estate deal while relieving themselves. I don't know, it just seems wrong somehow! Then again, I don't even own a cell phone, so what do I know...

    I would have to say the answer is no, it's not rude to finish doing your business if someone in the next stall is using their phone. What would you do, wait until they left and then flush? Or just walk away without flushing? I think it would be more rude not to flush and walk away leaving a nice surprise for the next person.

    It's assumption of risk on the cell phone user's part, imho. If one makes/takes a call in an area that is designated for a specific purpose, it's reasonable assume the sounds of that purpose will be going on in that area, i.e. the flushing of toilets in a bathroom. Just like if the person used their phone in a noisy construction area; should the workers stop what they are doing so the person on the phone can have a conversation without all the noise?

    I would say responsibility lies with the cell phone user - if they don't want to have the sounds of people using the restroom going on in the background as they use their phone, then they should consider using their phone elsewhere.

    After all, is nothing sacred anymore?

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    • good answer

      Grandma Roses - my avatar is my real dog

      by Grandma Roses - my avatar is my real dog on October 17th, 2005

    • Seems manners have been flushed away :-)

      Alatea

      by Alatea on October 17th, 2005

    • Yes, good answer!

      lynnenorth

      by lynnenorth on October 18th, 2005

    • Some phones only pick up the speakers voice so it's not that big of a deal.

      Max Power

      by Max Power on October 18th, 2005

    • Good answer. Very well said.

      Matt6466

      by Matt6466 on October 19th, 2005

    • You took the words right out of my mouth.

      Anonymous

      by Anonymous on October 21st, 2005

    • Great answer!

      Scottythinks

      by Scottythinks on October 26th, 2005

    • I agree with your point. Cell phones are quickly wearing out their welcome everywhere! Wise up bad users!

      MyKinKStar

      by MyKinKStar on November 7th, 2005

    • It sure makes you wonder what they thinking and how highly they regard the person they are speaking to.

      Becky Thompson

      by Becky Thompson on November 7th, 2005

    • You should not interrupt your own life because someone else is on the phone.

      Jack Scotty

      by Jack Scotty on November 8th, 2005

    • Good answer. There is a time and place for everything.

      Tigerlily

      by Tigerlily on January 15th, 2006

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