If I'm out at a pub with friends I'll answer my phone, I'll do everything in my power to never look at it otherwise. Dinner, its on vibrate and anyone can leave me a message, I'll get back to you.
I mean I was growing up when you didn't have cell phones, we got by just fine going to movies and dinners without having instant access to the world and everyone who needs to like your recent facebook post
Honestly the one thing I wish people didn't do, was look at their cell phones in a dark movie theater, they may have turned off the ringer but the very bright light in a dark movie theater is really annoying because your eyes are instantly drawn to it.
__________________ Allskonar fyrir Aumingja!!
The Following User Says Thank You to Thor For This Useful Post:
So i have decided I will stop going for lunch/dinner with friends or coworkers who check their phones more than 10 times or calls out more than 3 times.
So flipping annoying. One of my friends who is a really cool guy has just recently gotten an iphone. The last 2 times we went out to eat all he does is look at his stupid phone.
They need to make a Curb your Enthusiasm episode about this.
Larry's already ahead of ya (more to do with talking loud than checking phones constantly, but cell phone etiquette nonetheless).
The Following 3 Users Say Thank You to Sainters7 For This Useful Post:
It isn't just women though. It happens all the time with men and women.
To counteract this I've started carrying a book with me wherever I go with friends who are always on their phones. At random times, in the middle of a convo even, I whip out my book and start reading.
When the person looks at me startled and asks what the #### I'm doing I just inform them it is no different than them answering texts, going on FB etc.
They don't like it so much.
You make a point to carry a book with you just to prove the point? Why not just explain to them that what they're doing bothers you? It just seems like a hassle to carry a prop around with you when you go out to prove a point you could easily verbalize.
This discussion reminds me a lot of the thread on giving up your seat on the train or bus to a female. Seems like there are many who are quite passionate about the issue!
Just call them on it when they do it. Ask if that's really that important to reply to a text at that very moment. Try to do it with a humourous slant so you don't come across as a psycho.
I don't really care because if I go out with a person that constantly looks their phone, slowly but surely, I stop going out with them. If they're more interested in their phone, why should I bother?
I'll check my phone, or send a quick text, but I never sit there staring at the damn thing while I'm out with people.
Surely some others here leave their phones in their car or at the office sometimes when they go for a meal? I can't possibly be the only one. I have no idea what kind of job related emergency would require you to be available 24/7 and not be able to not answer your phone for an hour....if such a thing exists then you should likely jot be sitting down for a meal though.
I don't think that people should ignore life/death phone calls at all, so let's just get that out of the way. But how many of those calls are we really talking about? 1/10,000? I've yet to experience one personally, thankfully.
We've all seen a couple people sitting at a table looking at their phones instead of talking to the people they're sitting with....it's ridiculous.
I'm onboard with the opinion that being on your phone while you're out is rude. I can't stand it, and I don't do it. That doesn't mean restaurants should block calls, that's not their business. Emergencies (work or personal) do happen. Lots of oil field jobs depend on being on call, and while the chances of getting called could be low; they still happen. Even my job can and will call at inopportune times, and if I miss the call then I don't go to work. I'm not going to just sit at home and not have a social life because of a chance I get called in. There is a huge difference between "social" use of the phone and actual work related use. People that text/browse the internet while out with friends are annoying and rude, that I will agree.
You make a point to carry a book with you just to prove the point? Why not just explain to them that what they're doing bothers you? It just seems like a hassle to carry a prop around with you when you go out to prove a point you could easily verbalize.
This discussion reminds me a lot of the thread on giving up your seat on the train or bus to a female. Seems like there are many who are quite passionate about the issue!
I was kidding about carrying an actual the book.
I have been known to read books on my ipod touch though.
If I'm out with people who are my superiors (bosses, parents, etc..) then I generally keep my phone away but on vibrate. If I get a text Ill look at it when I have the chance. If its a phone call I'll see who's calling and if I have to take it I'll politely excuse myself.
I think this is all anyone who complains about people and their smart phones are asking.
Norms change. I am an early 20's guy, so naturally I have my phone on me all the time.
Why naturally? I know and see lots of people in that age group that are not tied to their phone.
Quote:
If I'm out with friends it is normal to see all of our phones sitting on the table. Depending on who I'm with I'll answer most texts opr calls if I deem them to be important.
By bolding "norm" in normal I am not sure if you actually think it is clever or you reason like a 13 year old girl. I am also not certain which would be worse.
Quote:
If I'm out with people who are my superiors (bosses, parents, etc..) then I generally keep my phone away but on vibrate. If I get a text Ill look at it when I have the chance. If its a phone call I'll see who's calling and if I have to take it I'll politely excuse myself. Although with the industry I'm in and my Dad, people from the older generation are generally worse for being rude with their phones (in my experience). It is impossible to talk with my dad if his phone is on him.
My opening statement from before:
Quote:
I have no use for people who use their phones at inappropriate times.
Pretty much what you said but the problem is that society has not quite worked out what is and is not appropriate yet.
Quote:
When you can be accessed anywhere via phone, text, email, whatever, this is the nature of our world now.
It is not the nature of our world - it is a choice.
Quote:
Some people are just going to have to start sucking it up.
As will the blathering idiots when I blast my music next to them.
Why naturally? I know and see lots of people in that age group that are not tied to their phone.
Quote:
It is not the nature of our world - it is a choice. As will the blathering idiots when I blast my music next to them.
My age group is pretty much the cusp of this change. I got my first cell phone when I was 16, it was my Dad's old one and all it did was make phone calls. I got this because I had a car and my parents wanted to be able to get a hold of me if need be. So it doesn't surprise me that you know/see people of this age group that are still not at this point because this type of stuff is relatively new to us as well (ex. I just got my first smart phone in October). But I know parents that are giving phones to their kids 10 and under. This is where the world is heading and people are going to need to adjust. It's becoming expected that your phone is on you 95% of the time, at least amongst my generation.
And especially if youre in the business of having to be available for clients/coworkers, if you're not they will find someone who is. (That's the way I look at it anyways)
Can we all agree that cell phones = smart phones = phones? They're just phones or cells. They're not smart phones. That phrase is as lame as television or refrigerator.
Today I stopped at Pita Pit by MRC. Some chick was on her phone while ordering her meal, then while waiting for it to cook, then while choosing the vegetables. It just blows my mind that some people don't think that's rude.
The Following 5 Users Say Thank You to 4X4 For This Useful Post:
Can we all agree that cell phones = smart phones = phones? They're just phones or cells. They're not smart phones. That phrase is as lame as television or refrigerator.
Today I stopped at Pita Pit by MRC. Some chick was on her phone while ordering her meal, then while waiting for it to cook, then while choosing the vegetables. It just blows my mind that some people don't think that's rude.
I once saw a guy at a grocery store checkout talking on his Bluetooth headset. The cashier asked him a question and the guy got all pissed off that his phone conversation was interrupted. Probably the rudest thing I've ever seen.
Can we all agree that cell phones = smart phones = phones? They're just phones or cells. They're not smart phones. That phrase is as lame as television or refrigerator.
Today I stopped at Pita Pit by MRC. Some chick was on her phone while ordering her meal, then while waiting for it to cook, then while choosing the vegetables. It just blows my mind that some people don't think that's rude.
Years ago I was at Extreme Pita with my now ex sister in law. She has one of her co-workers on the phone to bring to work with her. Understandable so far, we haven't started ordering yet. We step up to order and she isn't quite hearing her friend perfectly... she then attempts to hand the phone over to the girl taking the order and who would make the pita.
I've never wanted to just turn around and walk away so bad. I was standing behind her and just shook my head and looked around, pretending I wasn't with her.
Can we all agree that cell phones = smart phones = phones? They're just phones or cells. They're not smart phones. That phrase is as lame as television or refrigerator.
When we talk about smart phones, we mean phones that allow you to browse, game, text, tweet, post and e-mail. Phones and early cell phones, could not do that.
I just love it when I walk by a table full of younger women who have decided to all go out for dinner and every single one of them is talking or texting on their phones. What's the fricken' point in going out together then...LOL.
They are just trying to out-important each other. I bet 90% of the people they call or text are sitting at that table, and they just want to pretend they have 'other' friends.
It isn't just women though. It happens all the time with men and women.
To counteract this I've started carrying a book with me wherever I go with friends who are always on their phones. At random times, in the middle of a convo even, I whip out my book and start reading.
When the person looks at me startled and asks what the #### I'm doing I just inform them it is no different than them answering texts, going on FB etc.
They don't like it so much.
So is it twilight eclipse or twilight new moon you use?
I should whip out some Judy Blume books the next time. Superfudge!
When we talk about smart phones, we mean phones that allow you to browse, game, text, tweet, post and e-mail. Phones and early cell phones, could not do that.
I know...
1. Do they even make non-smart phones anymore?
2. I believe we're talking about all functions of a phone or portable device here. Splitting hairs between regular cell phones and smart phones is like saying that pickup truck drivers commit more transgressions than Prius drivers.
