Mobile phone - where do you draw the line...
By MagdalenaM
@MagdalenaM (681)
United States
June 5, 2007 12:38pm CST
Let me start by saying that I love phones (I am a girl after all ;)) and they have in many instances saved lives by allowing those in danger/need to get assistance and out of trouble; mobile phone keeps one connected to the world, keeps one informed and organized, as many have multiple tasks now.
However, the other day I was attending at a art gallery engrossed in the art hanging on the wals when...you guess right, a mobile phone started ringing; another time it was in the theatre and yet another time in an restaurant. While I understand that some cannot be away from their mobile phones shouldn't they have the decency to put it on vibration mode when in such places?
What do you think?
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5 responses
@stacyv81 (5903)
• United States
5 Jun 07
Yes. I think there are places and times cell phones should be turned off. Some people just do not bother with cellphone etiquette. Like if you are in a line, and paying for something., I think it is rude to be on the phone. If you are in a place like an art gallery, movie theater, etc you should turn it off. Some people just dont see it as rude, or just dont care. But I agree with you.
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@MagdalenaM (681)
• United States
5 Jun 07
Thank you! I guess if they made it a requirement that you turn the ohone off in some places in respect for others, things may improve.
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@crazynurse (7482)
• United States
7 Jun 07
Oh you have mentioned one of my biggest pet peeves. These people who leave thier phones on 'ring' mode in places such as restaurants, theaters and galleries are trying to look important in my opinion! The fact that one can get the call with the phone on vibrate means that there is NO EXCUSE to have it on ring. The only reason one would have their phone on ring in this situation is to feel or look important! I have a soultion! Perhaps it could be that in order to get a cell phone one would have to take a short course in cell phone etiquette! Ha! Of course, they'd still forget to use the etiquette...as they obviously don't care!
@Withoutwings (6992)
• United States
5 Jun 07
Phones should be on vibrate if you are in a public place like a gallery or theatre - AND you shouldn't answer a phone IN a gallery, theatre or restaurant unless it's an emergency. And then you should take the call outside! It irks me behind belief when people talk really loudly on the phone when they are eating.
I also hate little kids that text message throughout the whole movie!
@maribea (2366)
• Italy
5 Jun 07
I couldn't agree with you more..I can see mobile phones can be useful when being alone, or driving or travelling or when in need of contact a person, for example a doctor.but I think we are going too far and now we are too dependent on them..it is a sort of addiction..moreover, there are very few people who are using them because they need them..they usually regard them as a fashion item...so no need at all to ruining the peace of a church or bothering everybody on trains, in restaurants and so on...phone calls should be a private matter, unless it is necessary to reply soon..and of course there is the vibration...such a polite option!!!
@tinamwhite (3252)
• United States
6 Jun 07
I think that if they are afraid of missing an important call...then they at least should turn the volume down on the ring....in these quiet surroundings it always seems like the volume of their ring is set at the maximum...LOL
I turn mine to silent and check it every so often if I am soncerned about missing someone'e call...
