Is it rude to talk on the phone in a common area?

[Anonymous]

If others are in the room say watching TV, is it rude to carry on a phone conversation?

[Anonymous]

Yeah, if it interrupts the activity they're participating in. The exception would be if there's no other place to take the call.

[Anonymous]

Yes!!!!

[Anonymous]

Oh, god. So rude. Go elsewhere.

[Anonymous]

yes, it's super annoying

[Anonymous]

We used to have phones attached to the wall. Back then it was normal. Now we have a choice. I prefer privacy when on the phone, and not overheard conversation when not.

[Anonymous]

Yes.

[Anonymous]

Absolutely - call them back later or take it somewhere else.

[Anonymous]

Yes. Many places post no cell phone use in waiting rooms or cafes.

[Anonymous]

Yes I was getting a mani the other day and this woman was just talking and talking on her phone when the “please refrain from using your phone” sign was clearly right in front of her!! So annoying.

[Anonymous]

Of course

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Yes I was getting a mani the other day and this woman was just talking and talking on her phone when the “please refrain from using your phone” sign was clearly right in front of her!! So annoying.

I really don't understand the mani/pedi people who completely ignore the signs that say right in front of them to not use their phones.

[Anonymous]

you have to ask?

[Anonymous]

Yes, although I don’t mind when people do because I’m nosey and I listen in.

[Anonymous]

A woman decided to answer a FACETIME in the (small, crowded) waiting area of our kids' martial arts class last week. Very rude.