Shut off the Cell...

I wonder what would happen if I hide a cell phone behind pyewacket while she's too busy (HEY! I typed it right this time ) mylotting to know about anything going on around her, leave it at a loudest as it can go, sneak away, & then dial the cell phone number ... Would you "Klingon" to the ceiling?

Funny how they can bring their phones in. He should have know better.

If I was you I would run like hell before she hits the floor...she swings a mean broom! LOL!

It is good to have it on vibrate at the movies and in classes, I agree. When I mentioned seeing the doctor, I was not referring to the waiting room, I am talking about the "treatment room" because many doctors I have seen complain about the phones going off while they are giving someone an examination. Thanks for your reply.

We are talking about it ringing at places it should not ring. Thats it. You said, "To me it's insulting, nobody should care how somebody else chooses to use a personal item they purchase." To me it's insulting when I am in my house of worship and I have to listen to a phone ring because someone did not feel like shutting the ringer off.

I agree with you, I do not see why people are getting so bent out of shape about how people use their phones. There is a camp that states 'cells should only be used for emergencies' and another camp that doesn't think people should use phones while driving, and another group who thinks people should not be in restaurants using them, or in stores, or whatever you want to add. To me it's insulting, nobody should care how somebody else chooses to use a personal item they purchase. Until such time as other people are paying for your cell phone or your bill, they don't have any right to dictate your usage. Just my two cents. I could state that I don't like certain clothing items some people buy and complain that either they shouldn't be allowed to buy them, or they shouldn't be allowed to go outside their homes wearing such items, but I'm sure we can all agree that would sound rude, right? That's the same thing people who want to dictate cell phone usage are doing.

Thank you Irishmist for your comments.

I guess I would annoy you then because I'm one of those people who puts on my bluetooth in the morning and it kinda stays there all day. We have a hands-free law in my state now, so you have to be using a hands-free device while driving. I place and receive the majority of calls while I'm out during the day, this could be in the car, waiting in line somewhere, at the store. It's a lot easier to just tap the button to answer it than go digging in my purse for my phone or worse yet, digging for the bluetooth which would probably get lost if I didn't leave it on my ear. My suggestion is to ignore what other people do, I used to care what other people did all the time too, and all it did was make me p*ssed all the time. In fact, I used to laugh at people about the earpieces but I did not realize how easy and functional they are, and if you have a good one, how easy it is to forget you're even wearing it until it rings.

I also think what you said is partially correct, different people do not react differently when you are in a Church or movie theater. I don't know one person who wants to hear a ringing phone in a movie theater or a Church service. There are places that the phone should NOT ring. It is not judging anyone, it is called being courtesy and considerate.

Thank you for your comments and have a great day.

Of course what you said is absolutely correct friend Have a nice day.

I agree there are people that don't realize what a disruption they cause by leaving it on. Thanks for your reply.

She was bragging about it the next day, was that suppose to be 'chic' or something to take that call during the ceremony? How tacky and rude. It is true, people just don't care about the feelings of others. Thanks for your comments.

You are most welcome my friend. I think nowadays there are still a lot of people keep on being rude, by allowing their phone ringing in the meeting room and even in some solemn ceremony. Hope they could be enlightened to be more courteous.

Yes it is just being courteous. Thanks for your comments my friend.

Some places are already talking about installing devices that will disable cell phones in their place of business, place of worship and especially school class rooms. This would not even be an option if people showed some courtesy to others. It takes a few people to mess it up for everyone else.

It is the inconsiderate people who are making it "not user friendly." *You* can still be reachable with your ringer OFF!

I suppose I'll have to avoid places like that then. You'd think things would get more user-friendly, not user-unfriendly.... it's not even necessarily that I need to reach out and touch someone either. I just need to make sure that *I* am reachable.

Wow, I guess the people in your Church are very respectful because where I live it sounds like your sitting at a telephone switchboard. Putting it on silent/vibrate is a sign of respect for others. Thank you for your comments.

You're welcome. Yes, we are. We were taught about the solemnity of church services and to show respect to the house of God and we live by it. Since we also believe that God is with us during our church services, it is but expected of us to be respectful and solemn.

It's just a matter of time when the "cell phone jammers" will be installed in these places and then they will have no service at all. Then we'll see how civilized they act when they are disabled.

But they should respect first others who would be affected by those disturbing and annoying situations. Besides, places like theaters do tell their customers to shut off their cell phones as a rule so as not to disturb the others.

Like I stated before, it will come down to priorities. People who want uninterrupted phone service will no longer patronize those places, and if it affects enough people, those places of business might suffer. I can't say I'm sorry, it's like shooting yourself in the foot but whatever.

If only they were looking at the faces of the people around them when it rings instead of the screen to see who was calling. Then they might realize they are being a bit rude. Very good point you made and so true. Thanks for your reply.

There are exceptions of course. When it comes to being in a hospital with a child or spouse, that is totally different. It's a necessity to be on the phone at that point. Had I described the specific scenario I was talking about, you would have understood that I did not mean the same thing in your case. I was more specifically talking about sitting in the primary care physician's office waiting for the monthly appointment and having a younger woman behind me (yes, they have the chairs back to back) answer the phone and start talking about what they are going to do for the day after they get out of the doctor's office and then start gossiping about what this person said about what that person did yesterday and on and on and on... all the while, some guy one row over is talking to a friend of his about where they might go out this evening with some other friends. Unnecessary conversation that everyone else in the waiting room could care less about and it would be one thing if they were actually trying to be somewhat discreet about their conversation, but they don't. They are loud and obnoxious.

Every time I ever have the opportunity to be in a waiting room, there are multiple people on phones. Am I the only one this doesn't bother?! I am beginning to think so. Why are you all bothered by this? I spent a lot of time on the phone when I had to go to the ER with one of my kids a few months ago. Nobody told me I could not be on my phone, and nobody told me to get off it. They did ask me not to stand in the way though. Sometimes you can't make a choice, as in, do you stay with your kid or do you go outside so you can remain on the phone. I am REALLY GLAD that they didn't have a problem with me being on it.

This is the main reason that has caused me to stop going to movie theaters. I am not paying all that money to hear ringing phones. Thanks for replying.

Yes, many people do need to leave their phone ON, no one said to shut it off, we are talking about the ringer. You can have it on vibrate not to disturb anyone and still get your text message and reply back.

Yes I guess some people are like that. Thanks muxicka for your response.

And welcome to mylot, I hope you enjoy it here.

Yes I agree, we are not talking about a waiting room, when you go into an examination room for treatment that phone should be off, common courtesy. The doctor/nurse/staff does not want to be disturbed with a ringing phone.

Yes it would, a slip of the needle and that ringer goes off next time. LOL

Yes in the examination room. I wanted to slip somethimes with the needle and say oops you phone ringing distacted me. I betcha the would remember to turn their phone off next time.

Regarding the court charge I feel that she really should have known before going in but assuming she didn't - if there was no sign hanging up telling everyone to shut off all cell phones then she should have just been warned and told to shut if off - if there was a sign posted and she ignored it then I can see her being punished for not obeying the rules.

I agree. The judge probably should have made the request that everyone shut their cell phones before beginning the case.

I agree. I hate to hear someone talking on their cell when I am trying to watch a movie. It seems to ruin everything espically when I am into the story of the movie.

I agree with you as long as it doesn't bother anyone else. Thanks.

they are all fine fine fine. mostly busy on weekdays for they are all at school and help me with the chores during weekends. i am more tired when there is school but i have more time for myself when they are at school. although its kind of lonely to eat lunch alone. lol.

It annoys me too. Thanks for your reply. How are the children doing?

I would love to see a clip from that show, sounds really funny. I am going to check on "youtube" the name is (Trigger Happy TV)? Thanks.

When I leave my home I put it on vibrate and it stays like that until I get back home so I never run into that problem. If there are no signs then I can see an accident happening but what makes it worse is when there are signs posted and people still fail to shut the ringer off. Thanks for your comments.

Mine too, always on vibrate. Thanks for your reply my friend.

welcome you dear.