Cell Phone Annoyances

**BetterLateThanNever** · 04-08-2008, 07:51 AM

Hi All!

I'm really getting sick of people who thinks it's okay to take phone calls when you are right in the middle of a conversation with them.

This happens with my sister. Any time her hubby calls it's like "oops gotta go. I"ll call you back later." Sorry but is this something all married people do? or is my sis just rude?

Talking to a co worker. Same thing cell phone rings. He's does actually apologize but still takes the call? So if you say your sorry it's okay to be rude?!!!!!

I"m getting to the point where i might actually say " WEll go ahead and be rude!"

Anyone got any good comebacks???

**mom23boyz** · 04-08-2008, 10:58 AM

No comeback but I feel ya...my sis is the same way but with ANY call on her cell. Few weeks back we were playing cards(just she and I) and her phone rang she not only took the call but sat and talked loudly while we half played.She does this ALL THE TIME!!! Its irritating!!

**Michelle** · 04-08-2008, 11:30 AM

I would only take a call if it was important. It drives me crazy when people just chat with others while talking to me or visiting with me. I do find it rude.

**Darlene** · 04-08-2008, 11:42 AM

It is rude. When phone rings & they say "I'm sorry" as they answer the phone, I'd say "yes, so am I" and walk away. They will get the hint.
Who am I? Someone you can just toss to the side whenever the phone rings? Only if I allow you to treat me like that.

**Hannahs mom** · 04-08-2008, 11:50 AM

Hmmm . . . 2 posts in 2 days where I have to go against the grain.
I would answer the call if it was my husband or the person taking care of my child (mil or dm) because you never know when something might be wrong. If they are just calling to "chat" I tell them that I have to call them back later because I'm talking to so and so. IMHO the only time I think this is rude is if the person answering the phone has a complete conversation with the other person just waiting there, whether on the other line or in person.

**FrugalWitch** · 04-08-2008, 12:07 PM

The conversation taking place in person has precedence over an incoming call. Let the voice mail catch it, or better yet turn the phone to off or mute while in conversation with others. It's just good manners.

**mmy2grls** · 04-08-2008, 12:10 PM

I look at the number if my cell rings and mute, I do take the call if it's my daughters school. For me the conversation in person is more important.

**IntlMom** · 04-08-2008, 12:32 PM

not only is this annoyingm but ppl who always put me on hold to see who their call waiting is.....ummmm, get caller ID and call them back WHEN WE ARE DONE!!!

**leezza** · 04-08-2008, 12:42 PM

Yeesh, don't even get me started on this subject.......

I am Ok with someone as long as they excuse themselves and take care of the call.

What irritates me is people talking in public area's like banks, post office, restaurants, ect..... very loadly!!! Come on folks no one cares what the heck is going on in your life keep your voice down.

DH and I agree on one thing if we were having a meal with someone and they answered their phone and had a conversation.....I am walking out period!!!

It seems like common sense and manners are hard to come by lately!

JMHO,
leezza

**frugalfriend** · 04-08-2008, 12:50 PM

Originally Posted by IntlMom

not only is this annoyingm but ppl who always put me on hold to see who their call waiting is.....ummmm, get caller ID and call them back WHEN WE ARE DONE!!!

That is a huge pet peeve of mine, especially when they don't come back for what seems like FOREVER! I feel like asking the person when they come back and try to get off the phone with me, "bigger name on the other line?" I don't have call waiting for this reason. I like to focus on one conversation at a time and give that person my full attention.

**mmy2grls** · 04-08-2008, 01:02 PM

Originally Posted by IntlMom

not only is this annoyingm but ppl who always put me on hold to see who their call waiting is.....ummmm, get caller ID and call them back WHEN WE ARE DONE!!!

when someone does that to me I hang up. I don't have time to wait

**happimommi** · 04-08-2008, 01:25 PM

Originally Posted by Hannah's mom

Hmmm . . . 2 posts in 2 days where I have to go against the grain.
I would answer the call if it was my husband or the person taking care of my child (mil or dm) because you never know when something might be wrong. If they are just calling to "chat" I tell them that I have to call them back later because I'm talking to so and so. IMHO the only time I think this is rude is if the person answering the phone has a complete conversation with the other person just waiting there, whether on the other line or in person.

Totally agree about the complete conversation, I had a friend who used to do this to me all the time. But if it is my husband or the school calling I will answer the call.

**DixieJ** · 04-08-2008, 04:27 PM

Originally Posted by leezza

Yeesh, don't even get me started on this subject.......

I am Ok with someone as long as they excuse themselves and take care of the call.

What irritates me is people talking in public area's like banks, post office, restaurants, ect..... very loadly!!! Come on folks no one cares what the heck is going on in your life keep your voice down.

DH and I agree on one thing if we were having a meal with someone and they answered their phone and had a conversation.....I am walking out period!!!

It seems like common sense and manners are hard to come by lately!

JMHO,
leezza

Oh my, that drives me crazy too for someone to talk so loudly in public on their cell phone. It's like they want everyone to know what's going on with them ...I just want to tell them to shut up or go outside.

**McD** · 04-08-2008, 04:36 PM

I will never put my phone on silent, mute, turn off, whatever. My husband is in Iraq and I don't care WHO I am talking to, when he calls I answer. I've excused myself from customers at work by explaining the situation to them. I don't care if they find it rude or not--my husband is my priority right now since the time I get with him is limited.

**Missy** · 04-08-2008, 04:59 PM

If my hubby is calling there's a good reason. It's because he mangled his hand on a table saw or has had a nail gun incident. I answer. The one time I didn't...I thought gee it would be rude of me to answer...he was going to the ER with a shard of steel in his eye. So if it's him I answer. Same with any call from back home, they call if there's a problem.

Otherwise, i let it go to the answering machine. Voicemail...whatever it's called.