street?-lol It looks so stupid for someone to be having a conversation while walking down the street. I just can;t imagine what I can talk about while I'm in public. You are not suppose to use a phone for conversation when you are in public. Just for quick convo but not to talk like you are home in your living room.

street?-lol It looks so stupid for someone to be having a conversation while walking down the street. I just can;t imagine what I can talk about while I'm in public. You are not suppose to use a phone for conversation when you are in public. Just for quick convo but not to talk like you are home in your living room.


I'm a little "Old school" when it comes to that stuff myself. I really don't need to hear people's conversations in an elevator, on the street, in a hallway etc. I also don't get why people insist on talking on the phone in their cars. You should be 100% focused on the road. Thank goodness New York outlawed that.

I'm a little "Old school" when it comes to that stuff myself. I really don't need to hear people's conversations in an elevator, on the street, in a hallway etc. I also don't get why people insist on talking on the phone in their cars. You should be 100% focused on the road. Thank goodness New York outlawed that.


Is it that they want people to know-"HEY I HAVE A CELL PHONE"

Is it that they want people to know-"HEY I HAVE A CELL PHONE"


I really think that's how it was in the beginning when cell phones first came out. Now, I think it is just people can't stop talking to one another.

What amazes me is when people are leaving a movie theater. They can't wait to turn their cells back on. I mean just relax and enjoy a movie for an hour and a half. Very rarely will something be that important.

haterzzzzzzzzzz :racist:

i don't get people who are grocery shopping and yapping away...

people who are at restaurants with others and there they are on that damn cell phone...

people standing in line to pay for groceries or at a fast food place and they hold up the line because they got to finish their conversation or they are still TALKING AND TRYING TO PAY with a credit card or ATM

I think most of the time some people are just immersed in their conversations that they aren't really aware of their surroundings. I know people who can hold their cellphone against their shoulder while doing stuff and still manage to talk with people on the phone. I, myself, can't do that. I have to be sitting on a chair/couch or just pace back and forth, but I can't multi-task like that.

I find it more annoying if they are VERY loud when talking, or if their speaker is so loud you can actually hear what the other party is saying. I just shake my head and go about my business. Tsk-tsk-tsk.....

i couldn't believe a cashier answered his cell phone while waiting on customers yesterday

One of my closest friends has a cell phone. When she visits or when we go out shopping, for lunch, etc, her phone never stops ringing. She's yacking away while she's driving, and acts like I'm not even there.

I finally told her that I think it's impolite (RUDE) to talk on the phone when with someone else.

I don't have one, and the only people I would call on the people I am in public with. I find it very rude when people are walking with them in public. I think its funny how many people have them on while Grocery Shopping

I talk to my boss all the time on my cell phone, I work Downtown so if I have to met with someone that's not far I'll walk and if I get a call I'll answer my phone. I have two cell phones (one for work and other is for personal use) and there has been times when I've been on both at once but when that happens majority of the time I'm on one phone with my 2yr old LOL

I don't have one, and the only people I would call on the people I am in public with. I find it very rude when people are walking with them in public. I think its funny how many people have them on while Grocery Shopping
My husband is guilty of this. I send him to the store with a list, and he'll call and ask something like, "How much chicken do you want....what kind of yogurt? etc"

I have a cell phone but I never use it. I just can't understand why people always have to be on the phone. I don't know. Maybe its just me but I hate talking on the phone.

My husband is guilty of this. I send him to the store with a list, and he'll call and ask something like, "How much chicken do you want....what kind of yogurt? etc"

LOL :)

the only phone I have outside of my house is the one in my car. and even then I don't use it for casual talk. It comes in handy when I forgot to tell my kids something; when my boyfriend and I go out and we want to check in our son; etc.

I'm a little "Old school" when it comes to that stuff myself. I really don't need to hear people's conversations in an elevator, on the street, in a hallway etc. I also don't get why people insist on talking on the phone in their cars. You should be 100% focused on the road. Thank goodness New York outlawed that.
I hear a lot of stupid conversations in the lobby where I work. I don't need to hear that, thank you. Besides, the louder they are, the less I can hear my phone...my business phone.

My husband is guilty of this. I send him to the store with a list, and he'll call and ask something like, "How much chicken do you want....what kind of yogurt? etc"
I've done that. Easier than coming home with the wrong thing. But it's never a very long conversation anyway. Last time I called my mom to ask where the olive oil was at Target. I couldn't find that stuff to save my life.

I don't think it's a big deal...I talk all the time on the phone whilst doing other things...especially shopping. I think it's rude to talk on the phone when you are hanging out with someone else though.

I LOVE talking on the phone in public. Makes me look really, really important. Especially if I'm pretending to be annoyed by the person I'm talking to.

I use it mostly for quick outgoing calls. If i'm running late to work or for an emergency. I have internet access on mine so I'll use it to check email while i'm on the bus. It makes the ride go by quicker than just sitting there.

I LOVE talking on the phone in public. Makes me look really, really important. Especially if I'm pretending to be annoyed by the person I'm talking to.
:rolleyes: Keep dreaming.

Talking to the time/temp lady... ohno:

I've done that. Easier than coming home with the wrong thing. But it's never a very long conversation anyway. Last time I called my mom to ask where the olive oil was at Target. I couldn't find that stuff to save my life.
Ditto. I do use it in this manner as well with my mom or sister. It does make a world of difference. It also is great when I call them and ask if they want me to pick something up for them while I'm at the grocery store.

:rolleyes: Keep dreaming.

Talking to the time/temp lady... ohno:
:lol: :lol:

whenever i see people on the cell phone...LOOKING IMPORTANT is the farthest thing from my mind abt what I think...looking desperately for attention is one thing that comes to my mind.

i don't really care.
i don't think people should be on their cell phones when they're out WITH SOMEONE ELSE, or at a nicer (not mcdonalds, burger king, etc.) restaurant.
but i use my phone when i'm walking uptown, at speech tournaments, shopping, etc. its nice to have someone to talk to if you're alone.

One of my closest friends has a cell phone. When she visits or when we go out shopping, for lunch, etc, her phone never stops ringing. She's yacking away while she's driving, and acts like I'm not even there.

I finally told her that I think it's impolite (RUDE) to talk on the phone when with someone else.



I told my mom the same thing. She has a habit of talking on the phone when u are visting her or going out to dinner

I LOVE talking on the phone in public. Makes me look really, really important. Especially if I'm pretending to be annoyed by the person I'm talking to.


I think that's probably why a lot of people talk in public-lol

I think that's probably why a lot of people talk in public-lol
I KNOW IT'S THE ONLY REASON THEY DO IT. they probably don't even have the phone on. they probably have a cell that isn't activated...LMAO!!!

I KNOW IT'S THE ONLY REASON THEY DO IT. they probably don't even have the phone on. they probably have a cell that isn't activated...LMAO!!!


I never forget when a woman was arguing with a person on her cell phone about a bill on THE BUS?-lol

I hate cell Phones. They are everywhere down here. People use them when they're in the store blocking the aisles. They use them when they drive or when they're just walking up the sidewalk. I saw one lady come out of a grocery store. She had both hands full with bags. Her head was tilted though and you could see she was talking on her cell phone. That lady had talent. :lol:

I never forget when a woman was arguing with a person on her cell phone about a bill on THE BUS?-lol
lol...that sounds like something my aunt would do.

I never forget when a woman was arguing with a person on her cell phone about a bill on THE BUS?-lol
Was she arguing abt HER CELL PHONE BILL AND WHY WAS IT SO DAMN HIGH? Because you know "I hardly ever use my phone and there is no reason for the bill to be so damn high!":rolleyes:

My husband is guilty of this. I send him to the store with a list, and he'll call and ask something like, "How much chicken do you want....what kind of yogurt? etc"


It must be a guy thing because I'm guilty of that too. :lol:

Talking on a cell phone while walking down the street... who cares.

Talking on a cell phone while walking down the street... who cares.


Well you made it obvious that you are one of the stupid ones who talk on their cell phone while walking down the street

It must be a guy thing because I'm guilty of that too. :lol:

I'm a girl and I do it a lot.

I don't see the big deal with using a cell phone in most of these situations. As long as you're not doing it in a setting where it distracts other people--like a classroom, or in a setting where you are being rude toward someone else--like on a date then it's not a big deal.

Well you made it obvious that you are one of the stupid ones who talk on their cell phone while walking down the street

LMAO. Ooh, a person is so stupid for using their cell phone on a public street where everyone is doing their own thing, and the cell phone user is disrupting no one usually. Seriously Solomon, you have too much time on your hands.

LMAO. Ooh, a person is so stupid for using their cell phone on a public street where everyone is doing their own thing, and the cell phone user is disrupting no one usually. Seriously Solomon, you have too much time on your hands.


These are things I see on my way to and from work so what does having time on my hands have to do with seeing people walking down the street on the phone?

These are things I see on my way to and from work so what does having time on my hands have to do with seeing people walking down the street on the phone?

Too much time on your hands to fret over it.

Too much time on your hands to fret over it.


All I want you to tell me is what are your conversation topics when you are walking down the street?-lol

All I want you to tell me is what are your conversation topics when you are walking down the street?-lol

Hahaha, I get it now... you're dying to know what all us street talkers are saying! Lol.... I seriously cannot remember what I've said. I don't do it very much. One time does come to mind... I was complaining about school as I was walking down the street away from the school. Can't remember the details anymore though.

I try not to talk on my cell phone when in public. I normally only use it out of necessity or when I really need to get in contact with someone when I'm out of my home. Otherwise, I leave my cell phone off...

well i kinda sorta have to do it sometimes on the days im walking home with my friend from school. because in the school i cant get service and i need to tell my mom im walking home (she makes me).

a cell phone is meant to be used in public anyway. thats its purpose- to make calls you normally couldnt cause you dont have a phone near you. its not to make calls in the house- thats what landline phones are for.

i couldn't believe a cashier answered his cell phone while waiting on customers yesterday
I've also experienced this once or twice while a cashier was attending me. I was actually appalled because they are working (scanning items, giving change, etc), so if they made a mistake or something, I would've had to call out their attention while they were engrossed in their socialized convo. And their convos weren't important calling-spouse/children convos, they were actually, "what's up? I have time to hear ALL your life right now while I'm working" type of convos. It's as though a waiter/waitress were to be on their cellphone while serving the food to customers. What if the customers wanted to talk to them and the person was ignoring them because of the phone call. Yikes.

i dont like it though when you're having a conversation and someone has to leave cause their cell is ringing.

Well you made it obvious that you are one of the stupid ones who talk on their cell phone while walking down the street

Uh, I think that's what cell phones are designed for. Using while you're out. While you're on the go. Should people be restricted to using their cell phones inside their house?

Uh, I think that's what cell phones are designed for. Using while you're out. While you're on the go. Should people be restricted to using their cell phones inside their house?
lol, exactly

Uh, I think that's what cell phones are designed for. Using while you're out. While you're on the go. Should people be restricted to using their cell phones inside their house?


My point is cell phones shouldn't be for LONG CONVERSATIONS

I don't really understand why everyone finds it so irritating...multitasking is a good thing...as long as it's done tactfully.

Uh, I think that's what cell phones are designed for. Using while you're out. While you're on the go. Should people be restricted to using their cell phones inside their house?
Yes.

I don't really understand why everyone finds it so irritating...multitasking is a good thing...as long as it's done tactfully.


:yeahthat

That's what cell phones are for, I talk to mine all the time. I don't talk on it while I'm at dinner or anything like that, but I do talk on it while I'm shopping and running errands. I have my work cell that I have on at all times and I have to answer it no matter what.

:yeahthat

That's what cell phones are for, I talk to mine all the time. I don't talk on it while I'm at dinner or anything like that, but I do talk on it while I'm shopping and running errands. I have my work cell that I have on at all times and I have to answer it no matter what.


As my grandmom would say, "On your cell phone while you are shopping talking about WHAT?-LOL

As my grandmom would say, "On your cell phone while you are shopping talking about WHAT?-LOL
-doesn't say anything at all.-

My point is cell phones shouldn't be for LONG CONVERSATIONS

WHY NOT

WHY NOT
I'm almost certain Jesus has something to do with it.

As my grandmom would say, "On your cell phone while you are shopping talking about WHAT?-LOL


I talk to my mom, dad, my mother-in-law, cousins, friends. As long as I'm not talking out loud it shouldn't bother anyone. I see no problem with talking on a cell phone in PUBLIC. It's just like talking to a friend that's standing right next to you, I see no difference.

I once had a professor answer his cell during class. His daughter was home alone and sick. Plus, the longer he talked, the shorter the class. :D

I talk to my mom, dad, my mother-in-law, cousins, friends. As long as I'm not talking out loud it shouldn't bother anyone. I see no problem with talking on a cell phone in PUBLIC. It's just like talking to a friend that's standing right next to you, I see no difference.
It can be rude depending on where you do it.

I once had a professor answer his cell during class. His daughter was home alone and sick. Plus, the longer he talked, the shorter the class. :D

Yeah, that's happened with me and teachers. I love it. Once I had a teacher in college answer her phone, and it was her daughter. Someone in the class wanted to talk to the daughter 'cause she knew her, so the teacher handed the student her phone!

My point is cell phones shouldn't be for LONG CONVERSATIONS


Why not??? I talk to my siblings all the time on the cells...and usually the calls are pretty long. Gotta love the unlimited mobile to mobile minutes :D

I used to turn my cell off in the movie theaters, but after several emergencies came up and I could not be reached, I now just put it to vibrate. If a call comes, I look to see if it is family. If it's not family I put the phone back in my pocket. If it's family I go outside and answer it.

The thing that annoys me is the people who answer the phone during the movie and have a long drawn out conversation.

D

My point is cell phones shouldn't be for LONG CONVERSATIONS

If these are things you see to and from work...what's the difference how long the conversation is?

What is the official time limit on a LONG CONVERSATION? And, what makes it worse than a conversation that might be a little shorter?

Are multiple short conversations okay?

I was watching The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air the other night, and Will Smith was talking on a cell phone. The thing was almost as big as his head. It was hilarious. Now the things are almost microscopic.

http://www.oaktreeent.com/web_photos/Telephones/US-West_Old-School_Cell_Phone_Vert_Tan_web.jpg

Man, what would you people do if you lived in the era that I did where there were only landline phones, no caller ID and no call waiting, and there was no such thing as cordless phones...etc.???? Have a life maybe?

I mean, back in the dayz, when we went out, it was to get away from home, t.v. and the phone. Going shopping meant window shopping, hanging out. Going to the movies meant going to the movies. Driving meant driving from point A to point B. We did all this without having a razor phone in our ears. If someone wanted to talk to you they called you at home. If no one answered, they tried calling you later. If there was an emergency, if you had an answering machine, they left a message. If they really needed you, they would drive to your house or walk to your house if they were close by. If they needed to get a hold of you they left a message with a family member either at your house or somewhere else. We weren't in the dark ages, we got a hold of people when needed to. I just don't get what is so important that one needs to be constantly talking on the phone all the time...not so much the cell phone, but just yapping away on the phone all the time. Doesn't anyone like getting away from people? I hear people in stores talking abt what they are shopping for...WTF? I hear people standing in line to pay for something talking abt how they just paid $150 for groceries...WTF? I mean, what needs to be said soooo bad that can't wait until one gets home?

Man, what would you people do if you lived in the era that I did where there were only landline phones, no caller ID and no call waiting, and there was no such thing as cordless phones...etc.???? Have a life maybe?

I mean, back in the dayz, when we went out, it was to get away from home, t.v. and the phone. Going shopping meant window shopping, hanging out. Going to the movies meant going to the movies. Driving meant driving from point A to point B. We did all this without having a razor phone in our ears. If someone wanted to talk to you they called you at home. If no one answered, they tried calling you later. If there was an emergency, if you had an answering machine, they left a message. If they really needed you, they would drive to your house or walk to your house if they were close by. If they needed to get a hold of you they left a message with a family member either at your house or somewhere else. We weren't in the dark ages, we got a hold of people when needed to. I just don't get what is so important that one needs to be constantly talking on the phone all the time...not so much the cell phone, but just yapping away on the phone all the time. Doesn't anyone like getting away from people? I hear people in stores talking abt what they are shopping for...WTF? I hear people standing in line to pay for something talking abt how they just paid $150 for groceries...WTF? I mean, what needs to be said soooo bad that can't wait until one gets home?
Exactly. I had lunch with my sister one time and the whole time she was on her cellphone with her boyfriend. :rolleyes:

Man, what would you people do if you lived in the era that I did where there were only landline phones, no caller ID and no call waiting, and there was no such thing as cordless phones...etc.???? Have a life maybe?

I mean, back in the dayz, when we went out, it was to get away from home, t.v. and the phone. Going shopping meant window shopping, hanging out. Going to the movies meant going to the movies. Driving meant driving from point A to point B. We did all this without having a razor phone in our ears. If someone wanted to talk to you they called you at home. If no one answered, they tried calling you later. If there was an emergency, if you had an answering machine, they left a message. If they really needed you, they would drive to your house or walk to your house if they were close by. If they needed to get a hold of you they left a message with a family member either at your house or somewhere else. We weren't in the dark ages, we got a hold of people when needed to. I just don't get what is so important that one needs to be constantly talking on the phone all the time...not so much the cell phone, but just yapping away on the phone all the time. Doesn't anyone like getting away from people? I hear people in stores talking abt what they are shopping for...WTF? I hear people standing in line to pay for something talking abt how they just paid $150 for groceries...WTF? I mean, what needs to be said soooo bad that can't wait until one gets home?

Basically all of us have "lived in an era" when cell phones weren't used much. It's only recently they've had such popularity. People who seem to have their cellphone glued to their ear need to chill out, but using the cellphone, even if it's for more than a quick conversation is not a big deal if it's done at a time where it's not disrupting people. I've already mentioned that in places like classrooms and on dates are inappropriate. Anyone else can figure out the other scenerios where cellphones shouldn't be used. Others given in this thread, such as in restaurants and movie theatres are good examples too.

But it's ridiculous when you make a snide remark like "Have a life maybe?" Obviously, you're talking to us when you say that, since you said "you people." That was outer limits. None of us have admitted to using the phone inappropriately.

Man, what would you people do if you lived in the era that I did where there were only landline phones, no caller ID and no call waiting, and there was no such thing as cordless phones...etc.???? Have a life maybe?

I mean, back in the dayz, when we went out, it was to get away from home, t.v. and the phone. Going shopping meant window shopping, hanging out. Going to the movies meant going to the movies. Driving meant driving from point A to point B. We did all this without having a razor phone in our ears. If someone wanted to talk to you they called you at home. If no one answered, they tried calling you later. If there was an emergency, if you had an answering machine, they left a message. If they really needed you, they would drive to your house or walk to your house if they were close by. If they needed to get a hold of you they left a message with a family member either at your house or somewhere else. We weren't in the dark ages, we got a hold of people when needed to. I just don't get what is so important that one needs to be constantly talking on the phone all the time...not so much the cell phone, but just yapping away on the phone all the time. Doesn't anyone like getting away from people? I hear people in stores talking abt what they are shopping for...WTF? I hear people standing in line to pay for something talking abt how they just paid $150 for groceries...WTF? I mean, what needs to be said soooo bad that can't wait until one gets home?

What does having the ability to receive/make phone calls outside of our homes have to do with "having a life?" :lol:

If the reason you go out is to get away from the phone, then don't bring it. Obviously, people are bringing theirs with them for a reason. Some people like to watch TV all the time...some like to sit on the internet all the time...and some like to talk on the phone all the time.

http://www.oaktreeent.com/web_photos/Telephones/US-West_Old-School_Cell_Phone_Vert_Tan_web.jpg
phonecall made on that phone:

Hey Moses, this is God...here are the 10 commandments.

phonecall made on that phone:

Hey Moses, this is God...here are the 10 commandments.
:lol:

I've never actually had a conversation on a cell phone while walking somewhere, and I don't have a large enough attention span to use a cell phone while driving. If I'm driving I usually just mumble something as if I actually was paying attention to what someone was saying, rather than risk taking out 4 or 5 mailboxes or a telephone poll.

phonecall made on that phone:

Hey Moses, this is God...here are the 10 commandments.
:rofl:

It can be rude depending on where you do it.
well its also nessecary sometimes

i dont get whats so rude about it walking down the street with people that wouldnt be paying attention to you anyway

but if you stop a conversation with someone cause your cell phone rings, THATS rude.

Basically all of us have "lived in an era" when cell phones weren't used much. It's only recently they've had such popularity. People who seem to have their cellphone glued to their ear need to chill out, but using the cellphone, even if it's for more than a quick conversation is not a big deal if it's done at a time where it's not disrupting people. I've already mentioned that in places like classrooms and on dates are inappropriate. Anyone else can figure out the other scenerios where cellphones shouldn't be used. Others given in this thread, such as in restaurants and movie theatres are good examples too.

But it's ridiculous when you make a snide remark like "Have a life maybe?" Obviously, you're talking to us when you say that, since you said "you people." That was outer limits. None of us have admitted to using the phone inappropriately.
i agree 100%

i dont like it when people talk while driving but walking down the street- who CARES?

I don't see what the huge deal is about this.

I go to school downtown, and I walk a mile and a half to get to the train station so I can get back home. Everybody is walking and most people are all just doing their own thing. So, as I walk, sometimes I think "Oh, hmm, I'd like to talk to so-and-so for a few minutes."

So yeah, I've talked while I was walking down the street. And as far as I could tell...NOBODY CARED! And I've gotten calls while shopping too, and sometimes one thing leads to another, and you just start talking with the person. I'm not one of those people who yells into the cell phone. Actually, me talking on the phone is no more disruptive than it would be if two people in the store were together and talking to eachother.

I think it's kind of crazy that people who talk on a cell phone are being made to look like some kind of circus freaks here.

And as far as having a life--as far as I'm concerned, if we didn't have lives, then would we even have anybody to talk on the phone with in the first place?

well its also nessecary sometimes

i dont get whats so rude about it walking down the street with people that wouldnt be paying attention to you anyway

but if you stop a conversation with someone cause your cell phone rings, THATS rude.
It might be necessary sometimes but when you're shopping and they won't move and you ask them nicely and they cuss you out because you've interrupted their conversation , it is rude. They do it all the time down here. I almost got hit by a few cars while walking downtown because the drivers are to busy talking on their phone and not paying attention to the road. Hell my sister does it. She even got in an accident one time because of it. Cell Phones suck.

WHY NOT


Because that's what your living room is for-lol

I don't see what the huge deal is about this.

I go to school downtown, and I walk a mile and a half to get to the train station so I can get back home. Everybody is walking and most people are all just doing their own thing. So, as I walk, sometimes I think "Oh, hmm, I'd like to talk to so-and-so for a few minutes."

So yeah, I've talked while I was walking down the street. And as far as I could tell...NOBODY CARED! And I've gotten calls while shopping too, and sometimes one thing leads to another, and you just start talking with the person. I'm not one of those people who yells into the cell phone. Actually, me talking on the phone is no more disruptive than it would be if two people in the store were together and talking to eachother.

I think it's kind of crazy that people who talk on a cell phone are being made to look like some kind of circus freaks here.

And as far as having a life--as far as I'm concerned, if we didn't have lives, then would we even have anybody to talk on the phone with in the first place?



Talking on a Cell Phone like you are home in your bedroom while walking down the street makes someone look like a circus freak. JMO

I'm a girl and I do it a lot.

I don't see the big deal with using a cell phone in most of these situations. As long as you're not doing it in a setting where it distracts other people--like a classroom, or in a setting where you are being rude toward someone else--like on a date then it's not a big deal.

Yeah, that's happened with me and teachers. I love it. Once I had a teacher in college answer her phone, and it was her daughter. Someone in the class wanted to talk to the daughter 'cause she knew her, so the teacher handed the student her phone!

:lol: That reminds me of how, when I was in high school, the cell phone policy became more strict with every passing year. When I was in 9th grade, 7 years ago this fall, cell phones were still pretty big. Not like the phones of the early 90's, but still pretty big. They were HEAVY too. Okay, anyway, I was talking about the policy at my school. Part of the policy was that if you didn't turn off your phone and it rang while you were in class, the teacher woulud consficate your phone, and you wouldn't be able to retrieve it until the end of the day. Mwhahaha! I loved seeing kids get their phones consficated. Served them right for thinking that their classes weren't important. JEBUS, hold your damn conversations at a time that won't disrupt other people, like say...lunch time! Or, if it has to be a quick call, maybe in between classes. But really. School hours is not the place for that. You had the chance to do this on YOUR OWN TIME. Before school, during lunch, after school. Not in class. :crazy:

I was watching The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air the other night, and Will Smith was talking on a cell phone. The thing was almost as big as his head. It was hilarious. Now the things are almost microscopic.

:lol: And they came in briefcases too! Zack Morris on Saved By the Bell had a phone like that too, and that thing was a monster. So did Fraiser Crane on Cheers - he was one of the guys that carried around his phone in a briefcase. :lol: Ohhhhh, I saw an episode of Highway to Heaven one time, I think it was from 1987. One of the guys in that episode was talking on a phone that was just GIGANTIC. The antenna on his phone stretched out, and that sucker was LONG. Good times.

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I do not own a cell phone but if I ever did, it would be for texting purposes and crap like that. I'd probably be better off with a Sidekick, altho I really like my mom's Razr phone. I'm quite content to live my life w/o a cell phone because I can do all the things cell phones do, only on computers.

Maybe its just me but I hate talking on the phone.


I don't have a cell phone, but if I did I would only use it for emergencies. I don't care to talk much on the phone, either. I'd rather talk to people in person.

Solomon, you are a FU*KING ******.

Solomon, you are a FU*KING ******.
:lol:

Solomon, you are a FU*KING ******.
TheGenius again?

TheGenius again?
Who? :confused:

Because that's what your living room is for-lol
no, cell phones are made to make calls to someone while you're not near a landline phone. only using them inside COMPLETELY defeats the whole purpose of a cell phone.

It might be necessary sometimes but when you're shopping and they won't move and you ask them nicely and they cuss you out because you've interrupted their conversation , it is rude. They do it all the time down here. I almost got hit by a few cars while walking downtown because the drivers are to busy talking on their phone and not paying attention to the road. Hell my sister does it. She even got in an accident one time because of it. Cell Phones suck.
not everyone who has a cell phone is like that.

people like to assume that everyone who has a cell phone is a 16-year-old teen girl who talks on it for an hour, screaming into the phone and gossping for an hour and cursing anyone off who disturbs them. thats not the case at all.

Who? :confused:
well, you're obviously some previous poster to call him solomon :lol:

well, you're obviously some previous poster to call him solomon :lol:
No, I'm just a friend who has heard about this place.

No, I'm just a friend who has heard about this place.
A friend of SOLOMON?

A friend of SOLOMON?
HELL NO. A friend of some other members.

HELL NO. A friend of some other members.
SAL? Is that you, Brother?

SAL? Is that you, Brother?
Nah, like I said before, I'm not a previous member, I'm just friends with a few others here and have heard about this place from them.

not everyone who has a cell phone is like that.

people like to assume that everyone who has a cell phone is a 16-year-old teen girl who talks on it for an hour, screaming into the phone and gossping for an hour and cursing anyone off who disturbs them. thats not the case at all.
I'm not talking about teenagers. Most of the ones I've come across that are like that are adults and it's not just women. Men are even worst. It wouldn't bother me as much if these people just respected other people when they're out in public.

SAL? Is that you, Brother?
:rofl:

I'm not talking about teenagers. Most of the ones I've come across that are like that are adults and it's not just women. Men are even worst. It wouldn't bother me as much if these people just respected other people when they're out in public.
well i wasnt just talking about you.

it doesnt bother me if people are walking down the street doing it and not bothering you, but if they're blocking something and refuse to move then yeah

Nah, like I said before, I'm not a previous member, I'm just friends with a few others here and have heard about this place from them.
Heh, Sal wouldnt disrespect SOLOMON, anyways.

HELL NO. A friend of some other members.
Probably some disguntled member.

Probably some disguntled member.
:nod:

well i wasnt just talking about you.

it doesnt bother me if people are walking down the street doing it and not bothering you, but if they're blocking something and refuse to move then yeah
Yea I know and if these other things hadn't happened to me I wouldn't give them much thought.

Solomon, you are a FU*KING ******.


I'm glad you are a fan.

Probably some disguntled member.
The dude's not off to a good start, either. He arguably broke one of the main rules IN HIS FIRST POST. :lol:

Nah, like I said before, I'm not a previous member, I'm just friends with a few others here and have heard about this place from them.


Well It's good you are gone.-lol

The dude's not off to a good start, either. He arguably broke one of the main rules IN HIS FIRST POST. :lol:
You'd think his friends would have introduced him to the rules of the Board. :lol:

Well It's gone you are gone.-lol
LOL

Basically all of us have "lived in an era" when cell phones weren't used much. It's only recently they've had such popularity. People who seem to have their cellphone glued to their ear need to chill out, but using the cellphone, even if it's for more than a quick conversation is not a big deal if it's done at a time where it's not disrupting people. I've already mentioned that in places like classrooms and on dates are inappropriate. Anyone else can figure out the other scenerios where cellphones shouldn't be used. Others given in this thread, such as in restaurants and movie theatres are good examples too.

But it's ridiculous when you make a snide remark like "Have a life maybe?" Obviously, you're talking to us when you say that, since you said "you people." That was outer limits. None of us have admitted to using the phone inappropriately.
When I used the word "you" in my post, it was meant as in the generalization of "you", not you specifically, because if I meant you or anyone else specifically, I would use your name...i wouldn't have a hard time using YOUR NAME OR ANYONE ELSES NAME, if I wanted to be specific. See in English grammar when one wants to convey in a general sense, it's the YOU, that is used...if you want to be specific, you use proper nouns...so, now that that has been cleared up, why get ruffled when I say "have a life?"...is it because you took it personally? No one else did. If it doesn't apply to you, then don't worry abt it. I am talking to those nut heads who feel they need to have a phone glued to their hand 24/7...people who feel they need to talk to people all the time...people who feel the need to look "important"...people who want to show off...people who are waiting for that hot guy or girl to call them...people who love to gossip...if that's not YOU, then don't worry abt it. There is only a specific type of person Solomon is referring to...we are not talking abt using it for emergencies, using your phone to check on your kids, we are not talking abt calling home and asking which brand of cereal you asked for, we are not talking abt using the phone to call for help, calling for a tow truck, calling your family to let them know you will be late, etc. I think that is specific enough.:crazy:

well, you're obviously some previous poster to call him solomon :lol:


Good catch, I didn't notice that.

When I used the word "you" in my post, it was meant as in the generalization of "you", not you specifically, because if I meant you or anyone else specifically, I would use your name...i wouldn't have a hard time using YOUR NAME OR ANYONE ELSES NAME, if I wanted to be specific. See in English grammar when one wants to convey in a general sense, it's the YOU, that is used...if you want to be specific, you use proper nouns...so, now that that has been cleared up, why get ruffled when I say "have a life?"...is it because you took it personally? No one else did. If it doesn't apply to you, then don't worry abt it. I am talking to those nut heads who feel they need to have a phone glued to their hand 24/7...people who feel they need to talk to people all the time...people who feel the need to look "important"...people who want to show off...people who are waiting for that hot guy or girl to call them...people who love to gossip...if that's not YOU, then don't worry abt it. There is only a specific type of person Solomon is referring to...we are not talking abt using it for emergencies, using your phone to check on your kids, we are not talking abt calling home and asking which brand of cereal you asked for, we are not talking abt using the phone to call for help, calling for a tow truck, calling your family to let them know you will be late, etc. I think that is specific enough.:crazy:


Exactly, You don't use your cell phone while walking down the street to call someone and say-"What are you doing like you are home and sitting on the couch.

Does it really matter? If they're not hurting anybody, then it's not that big of a deal. Almost everyone in the world has a cell phone, and I see people using them all the time. Walking down the street and talking on your phone isn't a big of a deal, but if you're interrupting someone or even driving while talking isn't a good thing to do.

Does it really matter? If they're not hurting anybody, then it's not that big of a deal. Almost everyone in the world has a cell phone, and I see people using them all the time. Walking down the street and talking on your phone isn't a big of a deal, but if you're interrupting someone or even driving while talking isn't a good thing to do.


Exactly

Does it really matter? If they're not hurting anybody, then it's not that big of a deal. Almost everyone in the world has a cell phone, and I see people using them all the time. Walking down the street and talking on your phone isn't a big of a deal, but if you're interrupting someone or even driving while talking isn't a good thing to do.
agreed

The thing that annoys me is the people who answer the phone during the movie and have a long drawn out conversation.


Dont go see "Larry the Cable Guy Health Inspector " then :lol:

Does it really matter? If they're not hurting anybody, then it's not that big of a deal. Almost everyone in the world has a cell phone, and I see people using them all the time. Walking down the street and talking on your phone isn't a big of a deal, but if you're interrupting someone or even driving while talking isn't a good thing to do.
i think that has been referenced too. Who wants to hear conversations? Some cell phones have the volume so high you can hear the other person talking. Who wants to eat in a restaurant and hear phones going off? If you are one of those who has to chat all the time on your cell phone, then go ahead, but don't be obnoxious, rude, loud, etc. I don't care if someone is on their phone, but when you are holding up a line because you can't get off the phone, when you are driving and almost hitting someone, or you think the world wants to hear abt "how your day is going" you are wrong. Lower your voice and the volume.

Lower your voice and the volume.
some cell phones, the lowest they go is still really loud

and besides, sometimes its hard to hear people on a cell phone, so you HAVE to speak loudly.

i think that if you're holding up a line or doing it in a car, its wrong, but if you're having a conversation with someone thats not obnoxious then it's fine.

some cell phones, the lowest they go is still really loud

and besides, sometimes its hard to hear people on a cell phone, so you HAVE to speak loudly.

i think that if you're holding up a line or doing it in a car, its wrong, but if you're having a conversation with someone thats not obnoxious then it's fine.

Yeah exactly. I don't really get the part about hearing conversations though. What's the difference of hearing someone's conversation on the phone than hearing someone's conversation with another person? Like, you can hear people's conversation talking face to face and you can hear their conversations on their cell phone. I don't see the difference.

I think it's kind of pathetic and sad when I see people constantly having just plain old converstions on their cells phone with people in public places. There's no need to be yacking on the phone with someone all the time wherever you go. I think some of these people are just very very lonely and way too dependent on people- like they hate to be alone and always need to be in contact with someone. I don't really want to put any judgement on anyone, but that's just my opinion. I'm the opposite. I don't want people calling me usually and I like to be left alone.

i think that has been referenced too. Who wants to hear conversations? Some cell phones have the volume so high you can hear the other person talking. Who wants to eat in a restaurant and hear phones going off? If you are one of those who has to chat all the time on your cell phone, then go ahead, but don't be obnoxious, rude, loud, etc. I don't care if someone is on their phone, but when you are holding up a line because you can't get off the phone, when you are driving and almost hitting someone, or you think the world wants to hear abt "how your day is going" you are wrong. Lower your voice and the volume.


I don't have a problem with people talking on their cell phones in public, it's the same as if your walking and talking to a friends that's standing right next to you. I do talk on my phone while I'm in public, I don't talk on my phone while I'm having dinner or if I'm actually talking to someone in person, I find that rude.


Now what I can't stand is when people are talking on those cell phones with the Walkie Talkies, Now that's RUDE and LOUD.

I don't have a problem with people talking on their cell phones in public, it's the same as if your walking and talking to a friends that's standing right next to you. I do talk on my phone while I'm in public, I don't talk on my phone while I'm having dinner or if I'm actually talking to someone in person, I find that rude.


Now what I can't stand is when people are talking on those cell phones with the Walkie Talkies, Now that's RUDE and LOUD.
i see some kids with those. Damn, those are horrendous.:eek:

http://www.oaktreeent.com/web_photos/Telephones/US-West_Old-School_Cell_Phone_Vert_Tan_web.jpg

:lol: I remember Zack Morris on Saved By The Bell had a huge one like that in like, 91, 92.

I keep it turned off most of the time. Of course that drives my mother nuts that I don't keep it on all the time.

I keep my off most of the time too...and have gotten those, "I tried calling you and your phone was off!" lectures too.

Now what I can't stand is when people are talking on those cell phones with the Walkie Talkies, Now that's RUDE and LOUD.

I despise those things. My ex-bosses had those things, and they ALWAYS used it as a walkie-talkie cuz apparently they wanted the entire world to hear their mundane conversations. And that stupid beep it makes......:mad:

:lol: I remember Zack Morris on Saved By The Bell had a huge one like that in like, 91, 92.
In the movie New Jack City, Wesley Snipes character was this mega big drug czar and in a scene in a car he has this huge-ass phone like this (i think it was bigger) in his ear. I laugh so hard when I see that scene. :lol: :lol:

I think the appeal of cell phones have to do with how cheap they've gotten and how much more convienient they are then land lines.

I just got a new phone about a month ago when my old contract ended. I signed a contract and got a phone for free. (I'd have to buy one if I got a landline) I pay about $40 for 450 minutes, (Quest charges around $45 for landline service) and I get free minutes when calling other people with Verizon and any one from 9pm - 6am on the weekday and all of the weekend. (Wheras, I'd probably have to buy phone cards everytime I made a long distance call or just pay the ridiculous charges) And I pretty much move from apartment to apartment every year, so having to have people come out, disconnect me, reconnect me in a new place, etc. And since I'm a college student who has pretty much no income and I'm usually never home, the cell phone was just the obvious choice over the landline.

But I never turn it off. If I'm in class or someplace quiet, I'll put it on vibrate and if anyone calls, call them back later when I'm not around someone (Though, not such a problem cause if I don't use English, I can't pretty much talk around anyone and no one will understand) :D

When I used the word "you" in my post, it was meant as in the generalization of "you", not you specifically, because if I meant you or anyone else specifically, I would use your name...i wouldn't have a hard time using YOUR NAME OR ANYONE ELSES NAME, if I wanted to be specific. See in English grammar when one wants to convey in a general sense, it's the YOU, that is used...if you want to be specific, you use proper nouns...so, now that that has been cleared up, why get ruffled when I say "have a life?"...is it because you took it personally? No one else did. If it doesn't apply to you, then don't worry abt it. I am talking to those nut heads who feel they need to have a phone glued to their hand 24/7...people who feel they need to talk to people all the time...people who feel the need to look "important"...people who want to show off...people who are waiting for that hot guy or girl to call them...people who love to gossip...if that's not YOU, then don't worry abt it. There is only a specific type of person Solomon is referring to...we are not talking abt using it for emergencies, using your phone to check on your kids, we are not talking abt calling home and asking which brand of cereal you asked for, we are not talking abt using the phone to call for help, calling for a tow truck, calling your family to let them know you will be late, etc. I think that is specific enough.:crazy:

You said "you people" though. It definitely sounded like you were talking to us. That's what made it seem so silly. As if to suggest those of us who rely on modern telephone equipment do not have a life. :lol:

As I've said before, I do agree that their are wrong times to be using cellphones. Like what you said about people who seem to have their phone glued to their hand 24/7, is totally right.

Because that's what your living room is for-lol

Thanks Solomon! Now that you've spoken your words of wisdom, I will make sure all my phone conversations are only taking place in my living room! I'm glad you're around to make the rules. props:

Thanks Solomon! Now that you've spoken your words of wisdom, I will make sure all my phone conversations are only taking place in my living room! I'm glad you're around to make the rules. props:


lol

lol

Haha... seriously, it's true people can get carried away with cellphones. But the one time I remember walking down the street and talking, what I had to say could not wait! I can't remember what it was about anymore, but I remember I was pretty mad. It was actually better for me to let it out then instead of keeping it in and driving angry, lol.

In case anyone is worried, I didn't yell while on the phone or cause a scene. Loud cellphone talkers are annoying.