I am continually amazed at cell phone talkers and their inability to recognize that 1. they are in a public place carrying on a private conversation 2. the technology has advanced somewhat in recent years so it is not necessary to yell into the phone and 3. no one and I mean no one cares to listen in on your conversation.
I must fully disclose that I own a cell phone, I use my phone, and I often use my phone while driving, while shopping, while in public places but I try very hard to follow some simple rules.
1. I never, never talk about body functions, recent trips to the doctor, or foul odors in any way, shape, form, or fashion. I was in a shop the other day and right beside me a lady began going into great detail how taking a certain vitamin impacted her body in ways I wont dare share here. I was in shock as she clearly saw me there beside her and had no disdain for my personal space or my stomach. I left the area immediately and haven't been able to eat or sleep for several days since the ordeal.
2. I always use my "indoor voice" when talking on my phone. I realize that many of you think you have to yell because the towers are so far away and all but I assure you that the technology is so that you can speak clearly and calmly into the device and that yelling doesn't help carry the conversation to the tower. Everyone knows that yelling only works when trying to talk with peoples from other nations who don't speak English...just make sure you speak loud and slow. If that doesn't work try speaking louder and slower. The person will appreciate your willingness to teach them a new language.
3. I never wear a blue tooth as an accessory. Why? I see so many people walking around with their blue tooth in their ear as if at any moment they will receive that important call..."hey Jenny, I got my lab results back and guess what?"
4. I never answer my phone at the table. Don't be rude. We came to dinner with you because we like you, not because we like you when you talk on your phone and ignore us.
5. I always use silent or vibrate as my ringer style when in public. I know you are a big Britney Spears fan, pre-psycho days, but please, for the love of dairy turn off that annoying ringer. No one cares to hear pinball wizard by the who, Elton John, or 50 cent as your ring tone. I know you roll that way in da club but please...not at the mall, not at the grocery store, not at church. During the middle of a worship service or right in the middle of a sermon is not the right time to hear Lil Kim rant on about her intimate encounters with multiple partners.
I realize that your conversations are important to you, your body odor is important to you, and Lil' Kim is important to you but the rest of us would rather not hear the minuscule details of your daily routine.....that is what blogging is for.