Are you courteous when using your cell phone in public?

By
Real Estate Broker/Owner with WHISPERING PINES REALTY 20398180

When my phone rings and I am around people especially in an eating place, I speak softly or leave to another area.

 I hate when some loud mouth talks loud enough for me to hear easily.  I also hate when they have to keep the mundane conversation going for no real good reason but to hear themselves.

Here is a story that would make a few re-think their use...

After a long hard day, a commuter settled down into her seat and closed her eyes.

After the train pulled out of the station, the guy sitting next to her pulled out his phone and started talking in a very loud voice...

Hi Sweetheart, it's Eric.  I am on the train.

Yes, I know it is 6:30 and 4:30, but i had a long meeting.

NO, it was not with the blonde in accounting, it was with the Boss.

No Sweetheart, you are the only one in my life!

Yes I am sure, cross my heart.

15 minutes he was still talking very loudly.  Finally, the young lady had had enough and leaned over and said into the phone...

Eric Honey...hang up the phone and come back to bed!


I would bet that Eric doesn't use his phone in public anymore!


Comments (5)

Vern Eaton
Askov, MN
Realtor 651-674-7449

I also hare to listen to someone else's phone call especially when I am eating and trying to visit with people at my table!

Dec 28, 2012 04:19 AM
Tamra Lee Ulmer
Arizona Resource Realty - Payson, AZ
NRBA ~FORCE~ Over 1000 REO Assets SOLD!

William, I really got a kick out of that! Thanks for the laugh!

Dec 28, 2012 04:19 AM
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

The story is great butMy feelings on this are real.

It is very annoying.

Dec 28, 2012 06:10 AM
Debbie Laity
Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO
Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

Great one!!! I have to agree with you. I try to be respectful, and like you I will leave the room, or go outside, to do my talking.

Dec 29, 2012 07:24 AM
Randi Brammer
Randi Brammer, Acctg. - Hinckley, MN
Accountant & Tax Preparer

I love it!  I would almost be willing to do that myself at times.

Dec 29, 2012 08:14 AM

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