Tell the truth! Are you a potty mouth?

By
Real Estate Broker/Owner with Richard Weisser Realty

Tell the truth! Are you a potty mouth? By Richard WeisserI really want to know the answer to this. And my question may NOT be the one that you think it is at first.

No, I’m not talking about cursing or swearing. I’m talking about technology.

Here’s my question:

Do you talk on the phone while you are using the bathroom? I mean, not while you are washing your hair or putting on makeup, but during your most personal moments.

I have occasionally heard the deep reverberating echo when talking to another agent. I have then heard the tell tale sound of the onset of suddenly rushing water in the background.

Is that an indication of a tireless and dedicated professional or a true workaholic?

I really want to know. Tell the truth.

 

Are you a potty mouth?

Comments (20)

Than Maynard
Coldwell Banker Heart of Oklahoma - Purcell, OK
Broker - Licensed to List & Sell - 405-990-8862

Nope, there is nothing that can't wait when it comes to business when 'doing your business'!

Sep 08, 2014 05:46 AM
Shannon Milligan, Richmond VA Real Estate Agent/Associate Broker
RVA Home Team - Richmond, VA
RVA Home Team - Winning with Integrity.

I do talk on the phone while I am in the bathroom, however not while USING the bathroom. Often I will receive calls while I am finishing my hair and I will take the call as usually it is a showing request.

Sep 08, 2014 05:48 AM
Charles Buell
Charles Buell Inspections Inc. - Seattle, WA
Seattle Home Inspector

Richard, some refer to the bathroom as "The Library"---perhaps this is just an extension of that.  Oh---wait a minute---there is not supposed to be any talking in the library.

Sep 08, 2014 06:27 AM
Debbie Gartner
The Flooring Girl - White Plains, NY
The Flooring Girl & Blog Stylist -Dynamo Marketers

As a general rule, no I do not.  There have been a few exceptions w/ emergencies/people I know very well.  But, no I don't think it's a good idea and certaintly not professional.

Sep 08, 2014 07:49 AM
Chris Ann Cleland
Long and Foster REALTORS®, Gainesville, VA - Bristow, VA
Associate Broker, Bristow, VA

That's what mute buttons are for.  If you are on a call, can't get a word in edgewise and nature calls, mute and when done, unmute.  If it is not a conversation hog, you can ask to call them back.

Sep 08, 2014 08:32 AM
Dick Greenberg
New Paradigm Partners LLC - Fort Collins, CO
Northern Colorado Residential Real Estate

Hi Richard - Generally, no, with a few minor exceptions (and the help of the mute button). But I'm fairly close to someone who made a habit of it until she dropped her iPhone in the toilet - served her right!

Sep 08, 2014 08:42 AM
Suzanne McLaughlin
Sabinske & Associates, Inc. (Albertville, St. Michael) - Saint Michael, MN
Sabinske & Associates, Realtor

No, I am not!!! And, when the urge calls, I ask to call back!  But, I loved Dick's comment!

Sep 08, 2014 08:59 AM
Karen Fiddler, Broker/Owner
Karen Parsons-Fiddler, Broker 949-510-2395 - Mission Viejo, CA
Orange County & Lake Arrowhead, CA (949)510-2395

I admit it, I am. But only with very close friends (female) and my mother. 

Sep 08, 2014 10:02 AM
Susan Haughton
Long and Foster REALTORS (703) 470-4545 - Alexandria, VA
Susan & Mindy Team...Honesty. Integrity. Results.

Oh, yeah, with friends and family, absolutely,  No time to waste!  Heh-heh, no pun intended. 

Sep 08, 2014 11:37 AM
Liz and Bill Spear
RE/MAX Elite 513.520.5305 www.LizTour.com - Mason, OH
RE/MAX Elite Warren County OH (Cincinnati/Dayton)

Richard, I may read email, surf the net, play games on the phone, but talking on the phone while "taking care of business"?  Not going to happen.  Bill

Sep 08, 2014 12:24 PM
Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

maybe if it's my daughter or my mom calling I might pick up to make sure it's not an emergency, but another agent.... nope.

Sep 08, 2014 12:48 PM
William Johnson
Retired - La Jolla, CA
Retired Real Estate Professional

Hi Richard, Never. That is what voice mail is for. This is where multi tasking would exceed what is acceptable. 

Sep 08, 2014 03:50 PM
Pete Xavier
Investments to Luxury - Pacific Palisades, CA
Outstanding Agent Referrals-Nationwide

I am with William Johnson...this would not be acceptable professional multitasking.

Sep 08, 2014 04:34 PM
Ritu Desai
Samson Properties - Ashburn, VA
Virginia Realtor-Fairfax/Loudoun/PW-703-625-4949

I am guilty when speaking to my close family members. However business calls absolutely no!

Sep 08, 2014 11:01 PM
Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Good morning Richard. What a question. I don't talk on the toilet except to myself on occasion.

Sep 08, 2014 11:35 PM
Vern Eaton
Askov, MN
Realtor 651-674-7449

LOL...NO...I will make an excuse and call back in a few minutes.

Sep 09, 2014 01:19 AM
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

LOL...Nope not me...Becaue of my heritage I can't even chew gum and walk at the same time.

Sep 09, 2014 01:22 AM
William "Bill" and Karen Farragher
EXIT Blue Water Realty, Matawan, NJ 07747 - Matawan, NJ
SFR

Ewwww, yuck, gross............lol......NEVER, that would be totally unacceptable. Some things need to remain private and that is one of them.  ~Karen

Sep 10, 2014 05:17 AM
Andrea Swiedler
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New England Properties - New Milford, CT
Realtor, Southern Litchfield County CT

Richard.... I am still laughing! I have heard that too. And nope, I am terrified of dropping my cell in the toilet. The bathroom is the one place I pray, I hope, I desire to be LEFT ALONE!!!!!!!

Sep 10, 2014 06:22 AM
ReadySetLoan Condo Approval Team
ReadySetLoan Condo Team LLC - South Windsor, CT
The FHA/VA Condo Project Approval Specialists

Hi Richard - this is not something I do at all.  Maybe it's me but I think that it's rude.  On the other hand, I have been known to throw down on some Candy Crush from time to time.

Sep 11, 2014 12:50 AM

What's the reason you're reporting this blog entry?

Are you sure you want to report this blog entry as spam?