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I agree with that in general, with two caveats.
Firstly, on public transport I think it's OK to answer a call for a brief conversation (i.e., I'm on my way, I'm running a bit behind, do you need me to pick anything up on the way, etc.) but not an extended conversation. Especially not a loud one full of personal details.
Secondly, talking while waiting in line is OK as long as the second you are actually dealing with a cashier or whatever, you put your fucking phone down and don't hold the line up for everyone else you ungrateful entitled little shit.
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one of my coffee haunts in london ignores anyone on phone and serves next customer. it's super satisfying to watch. plus the sign says something like "we don't want to interrupt your call".
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...generally true, except, while on public transport people who carry on extended conversations tend to be classless trashy people. No one wants to hear your personal conversation, and you're forcing everyone to do so.
This does seem about right, with the caveat that if you're walking down the street you should be sure not to block people's path, and you still have to be aware of your surroundings so you don't throw yourself into the path of a moving vehicle.
I mind if I have to deal with police, and my insurance goes up, and if things with the police go badly, perhaps I even lose my freedom because some idiot wasn't paying attention.
[–] arrjayjee 0 points 4 points 4 points (+4|-0) ago
I agree with that in general, with two caveats.
Firstly, on public transport I think it's OK to answer a call for a brief conversation (i.e., I'm on my way, I'm running a bit behind, do you need me to pick anything up on the way, etc.) but not an extended conversation. Especially not a loud one full of personal details.
Secondly, talking while waiting in line is OK as long as the second you are actually dealing with a cashier or whatever, you put your fucking phone down and don't hold the line up for everyone else you ungrateful entitled little shit.
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[–] klongtoey 0 points 3 points 3 points (+3|-0) ago
one of my coffee haunts in london ignores anyone on phone and serves next customer. it's super satisfying to watch. plus the sign says something like "we don't want to interrupt your call".