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Speaking very loud on public transport. Having phones go off during University lectures. Talking about medical stuff when there are many people around.
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Walking through a store, loudly chatting away about personal issues, and of course cell phone drivers who are not paying attention to the road.
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My personal favorite are the people who fight with their boyfriend/girlfriend via their cell phone. All the drama one could ask for! Screaming, crying, cursing, the cell version of slamming the phone down and then calling back to fight some more. Of course, never mind that 99% of the people in range of this conversation are a)very irritated or b)don't care that your boyfriend/girlfriend (like oh my God!) slept with your best friend. It's like Jerry Springer live. Ughhhh.
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I find it very interesting when I regularly see people doing their business in the restroom while talking on the phone. I try to time my flush so hopefully those on the other end hear it.
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When people ignore the signs in Dr's office's or in hospitals. There are designated areas where it is safe for everyone to use their phones, and it is aweful to be chatting away when someone is having a very tramatic experience in the next room, freaking lazy people.
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Here,you talk to him...he just doesn't get it.And then they hand me phone and expect me to talk on it about personal problems.If I wanted to talk to him..I would have called him myself.
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Salary men talking loudly on the train to someone back in the office. (really annoying) Gan guro, talking loudly on the cells to their brain dead friends on the train, and laughing/shrieking hysterically every five seconds. Also their phones are usually set to full volume with some crappy "trance" club music!! Grrrrrrrrrrr x a lot!!
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Honestly, I don't see why cell phone etiquette should be any different than the etiquette involved in speaking to another person who is beside you. If I can speak to my seatmate on a bus, there's nothing wrong with someone speaking to THEIR friend on the phone. The big problem is that people are usually louder on cell phones because they can't hear themselves. Volume being equal, I don't think cell phone etiquette should have its own special category, or be any different than normal etiquette for the surroundings. If fighting with your SO on the phone is a faux pas, it's not the phone that's the issue, so I wouldn't call that cell phone etiquette per se. (insert every other example here)
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Other than talking on the phone while driving? How about walking around in public with an ear piece, have them look right at you and say something. And when you reply have them snip "I'm on the phone!" ****** Visiting a patient at hospital this past week I note that there are signs saying "No Cell Phones beyond this point" Yet right down the hall, beyond that point was a person on the cell phone yakking blithely away. Yeah and I did tell them to go outside with the smokers to yak on her phone while pointing at the sign. * * *
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Talking while driving.
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The tone of the voice.
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I didn't see it, but a friend told me the man she started a relationship with answered his cell phone their first time in bed together!
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Talking way to loud, and using profane language in public. I think that sounds really trashy, and is especially not cool when there are younger kids around.
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Talking while ordering something. Like at a fast food place..or at any checkout line. THEN they blame the employee for messing up their order, when it is them who said it wrong..because they couldn't put the phone down for two seconds while ordering!
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Leaving their phone on at a funeral service is unforgiveable. I hate it when a friend calls round and plonks their phone in the middle of the table - it's like they'll come and visit, but if the phone rings and they get a better offer..... Loud conversations about nothing important - can't it wait till later? I hate cell phones. I haven't got one (although I did have for several years when my husband was in business) and I have no plans to get one.
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When you're talking with someone (in person), and the cell phone rings, and they "just have to answer that one"... That's why I still hate cell phones. If I'm with someone at a meeting, or even just chatting, it is RUDE to answer the phone...
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People who text and drive. It's just unsafe.
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Excessive voice volume Phoning while driving (I've nearly been hit several times because of this. Your phone call is NOT more important than my life!) Vulgar language Discussion of what should be private matters (medical, gossip about which of your friends is sleeping with who, etc.) in public (this is usually accompanied by excessive volume and foul language) Ignoring "no cell phones" signs (which are there for a reason, especially in medical settings!) Failing to turn off the ringtone at movies, church, etc.
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1. Keep it private. No one else wants or needs to hear your phone conversation. 2. Ask permission first. When you think that you may be receiving an important call, let others know and ask their permission to leave your phone on and to take the call. 3. Excuse yourself. When the all-important call comes, excuse yourself and find that secluded spot. 4. Turn your cell phone off. Whether you are attending personal or professional functions, just turn off the phone. 5. Use the silent ringer or vibrate function appropriately. When you are in the presence of others, it is just as inconsiderate to check the incoming call as it is to answer it. almost hold your breath waiting to see who will win the attention of your companion, you or the caller? 6. Keep your voice down.
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my biggest one is how loud they talk. I dont know if people know this but it's not 1989...you can talk with an inside voice and people on the other end can still hear you. I KNOW THIS because i do it all the time. I hate when people are inside and screaming in the phone. Go outside then
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