Cell Phone Etiquette

[MiXie]

*MAJOR PET PEEVE OF THE DAY - Proper Cell Phone Use*

1) In my personal opinion, it is NOT common courtesy to yap away on your cell phone while you're shopping in a store. I work retail and the RUDEST most ANNOYING fucking thing is when someone comes in talking loudly on their cell phone. THEN when you try to ring them up, you can barely tell them the total between a space in their conversation. Frankly, no one wants to hear about so and so's wedding and what you're going to eat for dinner. Especially not me. And then...this is the worst...when they tell you to HOLD ON. I would like to think that some of these people would realize they're making an ass out of themselves, but unfortunately...my faith in intelligent society is let down once again. *Exceptions apply* It's okay to answer your phone while shopping, but keep it short. Do not have a long conversation about the weather while walking around and do not be using your cell phone when you're asking for help or being rung up.

2) If you want to make even a BIGGER ass out of yourself...start talking on your phone in a nice restaurant. Isn't it lovely to sit down to a nice meal and hear someone's loud ass phone continually ring? Yeah. That's what I thought. *Exceptions apply* If you're at McDonalds, in a bar type atmosphere restaurant, or need to tell someone you're eating and you'll call them back.

3) IF YOU WEAR A 'HANDS FREE HEADSET' TO TALK ON YOUR CELL PHONE YOU LOOK LIKE A COMPLETE AND UTTER DOUCHE BAG. NO EXCEPTIONS APPLY.

Thanks! :rolleyes:

MiXie

[The Messiah]

3) IF YOU WEAR A 'HANDS FREE HEADSET' TO TALK ON YOUR CELL PHONE YOU LOOK LIKE A COMPLETE AND UTTER DOUCHE BAG. NO EXCEPTIONS APPLY.
:banana2: +2 mixie.

[BGirl]

....I agree, NO exceptions apply. The only time I thought a headset was cool was during Madonna's concert eons ago.

[LitLaur]

*applauds*

It's just not right that idiots are the only ones who don't realize how stuupid they are.

[corky]

cell phones are evil period. sure I have a cell phone only because I am on call. I never really answer my phone it is annoying I feel like everywhere I go with it is a chain keeping me from true freedom. people who use headsets everwhere are just complete idiots. it looks so stupid. do they think it's cool? I say do the world a favor cut off your cell phone and let the voicemail get the calls. like the calls are really that important to begin with.

[LitLaur]

Phones are evil. That's why I don't have a land line. You get a lot less calls from telemarketers when you just have a cell phone. And you can always turn it off and check your voicemail later. But I screen my calls anyway. I just don't like talking on phones. Face-to-face verbal exchange is much preferred.

[nicodemus]

O do you really want me to get into my Cell Phone pet peeves.



1) Shut the damn thing off when you are in class. I wish professors would start confiscating phones and tossing them in the trash when they ring.



2) I don’t mind people driving while having a quick conversation on the phone but do it with a speaker kit



3) never have an "emotional" conversation while you are driving. You would not fight with the person next to you in the car. Why would you do it on the phone while driving.



4) If you know you cannot drive worth a shit then don't complicate the matters with talking on the phone.



5) In my opinion talking on the phone while eating is worse than someone smoking while eating.



6) If you are on a date turn the damn thing off. Nothing is more attractive than the damn phone ringing every 5 minutes.

7) what the fuck is the point of having a camra on your phone.

[LitLaur]

#5 reminds me of the Paris Hilton sex tape :twitch:

And amen to #1. Professors at GSU used to say something about it, now they just wait for phones to stop ringing before they continue with the lecture.

[Black Lotus]

[QUOTE=nicodemus]
1) Shut the damn thing off when you are in class. I wish professors would start confiscating phones and tossing them in the trash when they ring.

4) If you know you cannot drive worth a shit then don't complicate the matters with talking on the phone.
QUOTE]

Fucking Amen to these two. I can't believe they even allow cell phones in school. And people who drive 10 mph under the speed limit just b/c they are on the phone get the birdie from me. :p

[euphoric]

when people's phones go off in class, i just look at them and say really loudly "I don't think it's loud enough. the teacher cant hear it"

[*MeL*]

I cannot STAND when someones phone goes off in the middle of class...even more so in the middle of an exam. And how about those rude ass people that actually ANSWER their phones in the middle of a lecture or something?! I swear I wish the professors would slap them upside the heads. Have a little respect....*GAWD*

[AB3]

headsets are whack like brown crack

[nicodemus]

I know in class everyone forgets sometimes to turn their phone off but the people that get 10+ calls a day in class and don’t get a hint need to be shot.



My work requires me to use a cell phone on a regular basis and sometimes while I am driving. I invested in a $70 speaker kit. They do wonders. You don’t have a handset growing from your ear and there are no cables to get distracted by. Also if it is going to be an in depth conversation or last longer than a few minutes regardless of being hands free or not I pull over.



I hate camera phones. I had some asshole behind me in the store the other day trying to take a picture of my credit card while pretending to dial a number. I am sure the women on this board are just as concerned about camera phones in the locker rooms. There is no point of having a camera on your phone. The quality of the pictures suck anyways.

[lilred]

The absolute worst are those cell/walkie-talkie phones. While I was eating lunch the other day, this woman in the booth directly behind me had a 10 minute conversation on one of those things. Not only did I hear everything she had to say, I heard everything the other person had to say as well.

Who can eat when you're hearing
*bleep* You are in so much trouble for eating Mexican food while we're stuck in the office today, Marge! *bleep*
*bleep*I'm sorry, Peg. Can I bring you back something?*bleep*
*bleep*Well, you know, a chalupa would taste really good in about 20 minutes *bleep*

[genius@large]

u can get the flash attatchment for camera phones - how stupid.

[xxplicitgrooves]

funny thread, haha

[Jesse James]

Yeah... people come up at work with their cell phones glued to their ear yapping about who knows what. And you try to talk to them about what they're buying, but noooooooooooo they just keep talking. I think I'm going to invest in a BIG stick to smack people over the head when their cell phones are more important than their present surroundings.

:twak:

[MiXie]

I just want to be like, "Oh sorry, did you need something? Why don't you get off your phone and then we'll go from there?"

This one lady ALWAYS comes into my work on her 'hands fucking free' phone. While I was ringing her up one day, MY cell phone rang. I answered it.

MiXie

[nicodemus]

The absolute worst are those cell/walkie-talkie phones. While I was eating lunch the other day, this woman in the booth directly behind me had a 10 minute conversation on one of those things. Not only did I hear everything she had to say, I heard everything the other person had to say as well.



What is worse is the damn commercials for the fucking things.

[wetlook]

werd Mixie

[FrootLoop]

This one lady ALWAYS comes into my work on her 'hands fucking free' phone. While I was ringing her up one day, MY cell phone rang. I answered it.
Haha. Did you make it a long call?

[LitLaur]

This dumb bitch answered her phone in the movie theater! Those silly "commercials" with the sound of a ringing phone that come on before the movie started aren't just a joke! Apparently, people have to keep contact 24/7 with their entire social world instead of actually enjoying the movie. That's just so passe.
I wanted to fucking scream, but I wanted to actually pay attention to the movie as well. Sometimes, we make sacrifices. *sigh*

[_scott_]

I hate camera phones. I had some asshole behind me in the store the other day trying to take a picture of my credit card while pretending to dial a number. I am sure the women on this board are just as concerned about camera phones in the locker rooms. There is no point of having a camera on your phone. The quality of the pictures suck anyways.

Actually, digital imagining from camera phones is going to be extremely popular in the years to come. Last year alone, camera phones outsold film cameras (by about 100,000 units, even.) The quality continues to go up on camera phones, and the ability to print via wireless kiosks is becoming more readily available. Although I think they're pointless, they are a reality that is now growing. Most camera shops sell camera phones and offer services for camera phones (provided they have an on-site lab.)

My question is, why didn't you confront said asshole about attempting to take a photograph of your credit card?

P.S. The grey color of your posts is very difficult to read for those of us using the blue/grey theme on the forums. You might want to change it.

[LitLaur]

Or you could get over it. I imagine he cares more about whether or not he can see it. It looks fine to people using the default theme. I believe it's the default font color.

Popularity and availability of camera phones is not redeeming in any way. It's great for you that you love them oh-so-much, but really, that's like saying Kangaroo Jack was a good movie because it was #1 at the box office for however many weeks.

[_scott_]

Or you could get over it. I imagine he cares more about whether or not he can see it. It looks fine to people using the default theme. I believe it's the default font color.

Popularity and availability of camera phones is not redeeming in any way. It's great for you that you love them oh-so-much, but really, that's like saying Kangaroo Jack was a good movie because it was #1 at the box office for however many weeks.

You're stupid. The default font color is black. The CSS sheet then changes it to fit the theme. When someone manually chooses a font color, it overrides the CSS sheet.

Secondly, you're really fucking stupid. I said that I think camera phones are pointless. Can you not read? I was explaining that they are a reality and they are going to be popular for years. Honestly, go back to reading comprehension class. You misconstrue everything I write, and it makes you look like you have down syndrome.

[AB3]

i think blue tooth is going to change a lot of things and definately help the camera-phone industry. i'm looking into getting a blue-tooth compatible receiver now...

[_scott_]

i think blue tooth is going to change a lot of things and definately help the camera-phone industry. i'm looking into getting a blue-tooth compatible receiver now...

Yep. They've were all over the PMA show this year, let alone being reported in every issue of PTN (Photo Trade News) for the last year.

[lilcupcakesjo]

Seriously, this cell phone shit is getting out of hand. I work in a restaurant and they will drive up and be on the phone, walk in and be on the phone, and have the nerve to tell me to hold on while they finish their conversation. News flash asshole, you aren't that important and my time is precious. I like to pick up my work phone when someone is being this rude to me and yap on that till they give me that annoyed look. I swear, about 95% of our customers either come in talking on those fuckers or dial as they're walking through the door. Why the fuck would you dial right before you order? Can't you wait one second? Are you really that stupid that you can't tell that other people are behind you, waiting to order. Fuck you you rude mother fuckers who do this.

And another thing, what is up with all the assholes who don't even say hello back when you are greating them? They just start yapping out their order like I said nothing at all. Fuck you too you prick!!!!! God, I wish I could just slap people and call them a fucking tard.

Thanks for the venting thread. ;)

Johanna

[AB3]

And another thing, what is up with all the assholes who don't even say hello back when you are greating them? They just start yapping out their order like I said nothing at all. Fuck you too you prick!!!!! God, I wish I could just slap people and call them a fucking tard.

Thanks for the venting thread. ;)

Johanna
i usually do but most places i go to the people are more robotic than human therefore their superficial "hello" while they don't listen to anything you say means nothing at all to me. more of an obligation than a greeting. do you ever notice at chick-fil-a that they have to say "my pleasure" after everything they do? lame...

[lilcupcakesjo]

i usually do but most places i go to the people are more robotic than human therefore their superficial "hello" while they don't listen to anything you say means nothing at all to me. more of an obligation than a greeting. do you ever notice at chick-fil-a that they have to say "my pleasure" after everything they do? lame...
It's true about the robotic thing or the people that say hello and then sigh right before or after they say it. They just have a poor attitude. I greet the customers because it is the nice thing to do and I do generally mean it.

Oops, just noticed I put greating instead of greeting. Man, I'm a tard. ;)

Johanna

[snipersloth3]

Hang up and drive!
or
You're not driving a phone booth!

Someone said that personal cell numbers should be on your license plate.

Green light? Not moving?
*ring ring*
Move your bloody ass, you fucking cellphone Wanker!

[evangalina]

i dont like it when i answer the phone, the the person says "hey its me" especially when its someone you dont even KNOW that well.

christ man.

[AB3]

It's true about the robotic thing or the people that say hello and then sigh right before or after they say it. They just have a poor attitude. I greet the customers because it is the nice thing to do and I do generally mean it.

Oops, just noticed I put greating instead of greeting. Man, I'm a tard. ;)

Johanna
i hear that. i say hey to everyone at my work but most of them just look at me confused... :confused: working with programmers really sucks sometimes lol..

[MiXie]

Haha. Did you make it a long call?
Damn right I did. :D

Unfortunately, I think she was so wrapped up in her phone call she probably didn't even notice I had answered my cell. So I doubt it offended her. Dammit.

MiXie