Are you one of those people that will use your mobile phone in the toilet??

@James72 (26790)
Australia
September 19, 2008 4:50am CST
I have done it myself before, yes. But it IS kind of embarassing because your voice echoes in the bathroom and surely the person on the other end can tell where you are! (I know I have called people before that sounded like they were in a bathroom even though they said they weren't!) lol. What about a public toilet? Will you take a phone call while using a public restroom?
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@mimpi1911 (25464)
• India
19 Sep 08
I think I would if and when it's urgent. Like I remember, once I went for a movie and my mom called. I knew it was urgent for she doesn't usually call just like that. I went to the restroom and answered the call. Luckily no one was inside, that made it easier to talk on top of my voice. No points for guessing that I had got a blast from her for some really good reason. Now don't ask me about that!
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@James72 (26790)
• Australia
19 Sep 08
Better to talk on your phone in the restroom rather than in the movie. I can't STAND it when people take phone calls during a movie..... At least you were alone this time around so far less embarassing! Thanks for responding and OK, I won't ask!
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@mimpi1911 (25464)
• India
19 Sep 08
Guess what! I hate it as well! There are these annoyingly boring people who would manage their office and home while in a movie! It feels awful!
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@James72 (26790)
• Australia
19 Sep 08
You should see how it is here in Egypt on this front! It drives me insane. NOBODY seems to turn of their mobiles and some will even let those long music tones ring several times before answering and then sit there for minutes at a time chatting away!
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@mtdewgurl74 (18151)
• United States
20 Sep 08
I have a cordless phone that comes with 2 cordless phones and 2 charging bases. One is the main base but the other one I can put anywhere in the house without having to have a phone line there I guess it is a chip or something that connects them. But my second cordless phone is in the bathroom because it never fails that whenever we are using the bathroom the phone rings so this way we won't miss a call. I don't tell others where I am unless they ask me if I am in the bathroom because that is a bit private matter. My sister in law calls me while she is in the bathroom and often times will go to the bathroom while on the phone.
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@mtdewgurl74 (18151)
• United States
23 Sep 08
My bathroom is right next to my bedroom so that the phone is also about 6 feet away from my bed so that if someone calls we can also get the phone. It is just more convenient to have the phone in the rest room. Never fails when I am about to take a shower the phone rings..I know I have a answering machine but rarely ever use it, besides my husband always turns it off he hates the answering machine..lol So it works for me and if others do have a problem with it I would think they would call back at a later time. A lot of rich people have phones in their bathroom I have figured that people will take their cordless with the also to the bathroom so they won't miss a call. Heck some probably text message while using the bathroom. I don't. I don't call anyone from my bathroom but if someone calls I answer if no one is home but me.
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@James72 (26790)
• Australia
20 Sep 08
A phone IN the bathroom? Now THAT'S openly embracing convenience if I ever saw it! You may have just sparekd off a whole new bathroom trend here mtdewgurl! lol. Thanks for responding to the discussion.
@James72 (26790)
• Australia
23 Sep 08
Taking a call in the shower is not so bad! We can quite comfortable state we are there and there is no embarrassment associated with someone hearing the water either. But toilet noises or a flush sound can definitely be embarrassing!
@SViswan (12051)
• India
19 Sep 08
No, not me. I wouldn't use my mobile phone in the toilet. But I have a friend who does. She makes a call to me and her mother when she is in the toilet. She says that's the only time she gets free for herself. Well, she's quite open about it and tells me right in the beginning of the conversations where she is at!
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@SViswan (12051)
• India
19 Sep 08
lol..she's been very careful about the background sound effects (so far) but I think that is one of the reasons that she warns me in advance when she calls!
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@James72 (26790)
• Australia
19 Sep 08
Ha ha, what a thoughtful woman then!
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@James72 (26790)
• Australia
19 Sep 08
lol. Well I guess you at least have to appreciate her honesty then! It IS usually one of the more quiet rooms in the house so maybe she is actually on to something here? Thanks for responding and I hope that you never end up with the background side effects when your friend calls in the future!
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@ronaldinu (12422)
• Malta
19 Sep 08
No definitely not. When I use a public restroom it means that I am in dire need to relieve myself. So I won't bother to look at my mobile. Usually men's restrooms really stink, so I wonder how many are able to use their mobile in such conditions.
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@James72 (26790)
• Australia
20 Sep 08
Oh! Secret toilet phone hook-up! Sounds spicy! Let's hope that Mum never finds out then dainty!
@James72 (26790)
• Australia
19 Sep 08
What a coincidence! While you were responding to this discussion I was responding to one of yours! lol. It is certainly not ideal to be in a stall AND take a phone call but sometimes it just seems to work out this way. Thanks for responding.
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• Philippines
20 Sep 08
I also do that before.. when I am still a student.. when my mom dont allow me to talk with a guy on the phone... I go and hide at the restroom..
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• United States
19 Sep 08
Haha what a funny but good question. I don't usually take my phone in the bathroom with me, but when I do I put the phone on mute, my friends don't usually notice, esspecially the ones that do most of the talking hehe. But my girlfriend does that. I swear I've seen her take her whole computer in there before. Lol I thought people only brought newspapers and such in the bathroom, but she will sit there typing away to her friends, it's kinda weird, but funny too. She also never shuts the door, while I ALWAYS shut the door, usually locking it, I really don't like someone opening the door on me even if it is an accident... Thanx for asking this, I totally have like 5 new discussions I could start now!
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@James72 (26790)
• Australia
20 Sep 08
Thanks! You are the second person that has put forward the mute option. It sounds a safe plan to me! lol. But a whole computer??? What's up with THAT?? I am a toilet reader, sure..... But a computer? You have taken this to a whole new level I think! Thanks for responding and I hope that you do go off now and start those 5 discussions then!
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@James72 (26790)
• Australia
20 Sep 08
I saw your "door open" topic and dutifully responded! I shall see you around once more no doubt!
• United States
20 Sep 08
Haha, YES to the laptop, Im just as suprised as you are. The only time i would ever bring a laptop in the bathroom is to play music while I shower or do my hair... never while im on the toilet. I did start one topic after this, about leaving the door open while you use the bathroom, and a lot of people do it apparently...
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@bombshell (11256)
• Germany
19 Sep 08
hmmmm strange talking phone in the public toilete?.hehehe never done it but talking phone in the public yes.everybody watching me coz i am shouting too noisy.
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@James72 (26790)
• Australia
19 Sep 08
If you are shouting and noisy bobshell then it sounds to me like it is a good thing that you don't talk on the phone in the toilet then! Thanks for responding.
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@James72 (26790)
• Australia
19 Sep 08
I just realized I mistyped your name before and called you bobshell! Silly me! Thanks again BOMBSHELL!
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@bombshell (11256)
• Germany
19 Sep 08
guess you get a point for that haha
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@riyasam (16556)
• India
19 Sep 08
i did that once.i spoke to my hubby through phone(he had gone out somewhere that day).i thought nobody else could hear what i was saying.when i came out,i was given knowing stares.it was so embarrassing and i was talking all double-meaning words!!!!!!
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@riyasam (16556)
• India
20 Sep 08
that was good but still i was lik ......wish the ground would swallow me.
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@James72 (26790)
• Australia
20 Sep 08
Well at least you got to express the story on here for all of our amusement riyasim! Enjoy the moment! lol.
@James72 (26790)
• Australia
19 Sep 08
Well at least it was your husband that called! It could have been even more embarassing if it had been someone else AND you got the funny stares! lol. Thanks for responding.
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@lkbooi (16070)
• Malaysia
20 Sep 08
Hi James, surely I will take my cellphone into the public toilet as it’s my best companion that always helps me to keep contact with others. My cellphone is always in my jeans pocket or handbag if I’m away from home. I think it’s not wise to leave my cellphone elsewhere in the public when I go into the toilet or bathroom, for I don’t want to lose it, unless our loved ones or friends keep it for me. posting and take care
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@lkbooi (16070)
• Malaysia
20 Sep 08
Hi James, you are very much welcome. You are a good and responsible host for giving well entertainment to all the responders in your, this discussion, well done. Frankly speaking, actually I don’t won to miss my son’s call as we always like to chat on our phone, so I always bring my mobile into the bathroom He works in another state. posting and cheerio.
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@James72 (26790)
• Australia
20 Sep 08
Hi lkbooi. Thanks for coming back to my own similar discussion and replying! I too sometimes have no choice but to take my phone into a bathroom with me so all I can do is hopt to God it stays silent until I am done! Thanks for responding.
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@suspenseful (40192)
• Canada
20 Sep 08
I have a cell phone and I would never ever ever use it in a public washroom or the toilet at home or any place on this planet or the whole universe. There are places where you can get privacy. I do not believe a public toilet is a place where anyone would use one. I would suggest in order to avoid embarrassment and for me to think you are lacking in good judgment and that you are a mor*n that you use it someplace else. Surely your call is not that important that it cannot wait until you are in the other room or in the hallway.
@James72 (26790)
• Australia
20 Sep 08
I agree 100% that we should avoid this at all costs suspenseful but sometime it just happens! Especially if the phone rings and it is someone we are close to then we usually have no issues answering! I will not take calls in public stalls but have at home onece oin a while. SuckerUpper's comments are valid too. In noisy places like Clubs and Bars sometimes the toilet is the only place that's quiet enought to hear! Thanks for responding to the discussion.
• United States
20 Sep 08
The bathroom is actually the best place to use a cellphone if you are at the bar or concert for example, because you can't hear anyone anywhere else unless you go outside, and there are some bars and such that don't let you back in for free once you leave.
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• Malaysia
19 Sep 08
I will definitely not use my phone while using the public toilet because everyone in the toilet would be able to hear what I say. You would be suprised at how well the toilets can reflect sound. You can almost hear one wisper. Besides that, many public toilet are not that clean, I sure don't want to be in there long. Other than that, there is the chance of the phone droping into you know where, and I don't want to risk it. It is also very embarassing if you answer a call in the public toilet because you won't know when another person would flush or may be make strange noises when they do their business. These can reveal that you are in the toilet. From another prespective, it is not very polite to talk to another person when they are doing their business. And some people find it disturbing which makes matters worse. I would normally end any incoming call when I am using the washroom.
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@James72 (26790)
• Australia
19 Sep 08
There is definitely no privacy. You can tell if someone is in a bathroom when you call them for sure because it echoes like crazy! Thankfully I have never dropped my phone into the toilet either. Hearing toilet noises would definitely be pretty disgusting too. lol. I tend to end incoming calls myself when this happens but sometimes I stupidly answer as well! Thanks for responding Jerrymouse.
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@James72 (26790)
• Australia
23 Sep 08
I agree adrian! Far less chance of real embarassment because of any accidental noises creeping into the conversation!
• Malaysia
22 Sep 08
Agree that totally no privacy and feeling not so comfortable. Getting other party to call back is a good choice as it will not interrupt on the following "actions" LOL.
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• United States
19 Sep 08
I do all the time... only when I am peeing though lol... but being pregnant, I am constantly in the bathroom so its not a big deal for anyone on the phone cause they know that its going to be done in 2.2 seconds... one of those "tinkle tinkle" and done kind of pees ... lol... yes I know, shared too much lmao oh well... I share more on the toilet lmao j/k
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@James72 (26790)
• Australia
19 Sep 08
OK. Yes well we certainly all shared a rare glimpse here seasons1981! At least you have a feasible excuse for chatting on the loo! Thanks for responding and I wish you every blessing for your pregnancy!
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• United States
19 Sep 08
lol... I was thinking while typing that "wow am I sharing too much on here?!" lol... oh well, I can go onto a bus or plane and tell people my life story so telling someone I pee on the phone shouldnt be too bad... thanks for the blessing
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@James72 (26790)
• Australia
19 Sep 08
Oh the joys of anonymity! Make the most of it like I am sure many of us do! Believe me there are far more revealing statements on here than peeing related ones! It blows my mind sometime actually..... Good night.
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• United States
19 Sep 08
I must admit I've done this before on more than one occasion. Usually I'll put the phone on must while I'm "going" and then ask them to hold on while I wash my hands. Hey, sometimes my conversation is too good to stop talking and when nature calls I answer.
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@James72 (26790)
• Australia
19 Sep 08
I think that even those people that have responded saying they don't do this as a rule would have done this at least once in their lives! It depends who you are talking to as well if you were to continue the conversation when nature calls! At least you don't get so caught up in the call that you forget to wash your hands! lol. Thanks for responding.
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• United States
20 Sep 08
lol..definitely not. You must wash your hands! It's so gross if you don't, lol.
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• India
19 Sep 08
yeah man, be it public toilet or my own :P i use it.. i not only make calls, but also play games, listen to music, type my documents :D n no ways i idnt get embarrassed if the other person hears my echo, which includes my gf :D.
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@James72 (26790)
• Australia
19 Sep 08
Good for you then anurag! There is nothing better than being a multi-tasking master! Thanks for responding.
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• India
19 Sep 08
lol, i mean c;mon u dont have any other work to do at that time.. :P :P :P
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20 Sep 08
hmm..actually i did not do making a phone call at the public toilet..because your phone might drop on the toilet bowl..and your phone will be busted out LOL..that's why i'm pretty cautious about it..because my cousin drop his phone on the bathroom..and it cause a damage to his phone..his phone got busted..hehehe...that's why i have a phobia..hehehe
@James72 (26790)
• Australia
20 Sep 08
Dropping the phone in the bowl would be the WORST! Especially if someone was on the other end at the time! How would you explain THAT? Thanks for responding resurrection and welcome to mylot!
@James72 (26790)
• Australia
23 Sep 08
Might not work anymore? I do know people that have done this and I can assure you that there is a 99% chance it WON'T work anymore! All over I'm afraid!
@chiyosan (30183)
• Philippines
20 Sep 08
no, not in a public restroom... i will not use it in public bathroom. maybe in our bathroom here at home. hehe
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@James72 (26790)
• Australia
20 Sep 08
Me too chiyosan! I am far more comfortable using the pnoe from the toilet at home and will always try to avoid using it in a public one. Thanks for responding.
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@shiloh_222 (5479)
• Philippines
19 Sep 08
hi there... sometimes, i will... depends on the situation. sometimes, it calls for a situation wherein one needs to send message while nature calls. but as much as possible i dont... hehehe
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@James72 (26790)
• Australia
19 Sep 08
Hi! Messaging is far better because it is silent and no-one has any chance of knowing where you really are at the time! lol. Thanks for responding.
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• Philippines
20 Sep 08
you have point... LOL.... happy mylotting...
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@rkrish (3003)
• India
19 Sep 08
sometimes when i cant cut the phone and i need to keep hearing thats the times i used to put the mobile on mute when the speaker cant hear the echo and once finish i unmute and speak on. really i wont speak as the other can easily find this out and become embrass
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@James72 (26790)
• Australia
19 Sep 08
Good idea! I never actually considered doing this myself..... Thanks for responding rkrish and especially for the tip!
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@rkrish (3003)
• India
19 Sep 08
My pleasure my friend..
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@modstar (9605)
• Philippines
19 Sep 08
I do that all the time. I don't want to miss any text messages or calls and i don't want to keep my contacts from waiting for my reply so i bring along my phone in the toilet at least to make sure that i get the messages right away and be able to reply back without making them wait. It's just not me who let people wait in any situation. I'm just worried though that my mobile phone will fall off my hand whil urinating because i'm still holding it and it may fall down the drain.
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@James72 (26790)
• Australia
19 Sep 08
Second response modstar! lol. My reply is the same as the first one!
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@James72 (26790)
• Australia
20 Sep 08
The only way to keep on top of my replies is to move quickly overwings! Shame about my typing though..... I am never usually this bad with it but when I rush I suck!
@esilanna (168)
• Malta
20 Sep 08
Hello!! I just use the mobile phone in the toilet when I am waiting for a call or have something in my mind. I know a friend of mine who ended up with her mobile phone in the toilet because she used to take her mobile phone everywhere with her, even in the bathroom!!!Happy mylotting
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@James72 (26790)
• Australia
20 Sep 08
Hi! Welcome to mylot esilanna! You will see fro a response above how many people end up dropping their phones in the toilet. I was amazed at how many time a year this seems to happen! Thanks for responding.
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• Philippines
22 Sep 08
I've done this a lot of times. Specially when in a hurry and need to answer a very important call. Even if your voice echoes you can still say that your just checking your self in the mirror, or just have done the thing. Nothing bad to it, atleast your being honest! right?
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@James72 (26790)
• Australia
22 Sep 08
Semi-honest is maybe the best way to describe it ramp_dance! lol. But it saves our grace so what's a little white lie every now and then! Thanks for responding and welcome to mylot too!