Why do people eat on the phone

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Anonymous wrote:I hate this. The phone amplifies the sounds, the crackle of paper, the clang of silverware, not to mention the actual chewing. Listening to someone eat on the phone is very different than sharing a meal.

Stop grossing people out.

If you call me in the middle of my meal I will continue to eat. If you don't like it say goodbye and hang up. It's not that complicated.

Why don’t you simply finish your meal, and then call back? Or text and say, “I just sat down to lunch, can I call you back in 20 minutes?” It’s not that complicated.

Back in the day, if the phone rang during dinner, we didn’t answer it. People left a message on the machine and we called back. It’s basic civility.

Sounds like you are bothered by a whole lot in life. Again, if it bothers you, hang up.

NP. I’m a new poster. Genuinely, can you answer the question: when you are in the middle of a meal, why do you simply call the person back? Why would you not finish your meal before taking a call?

Why do you leap to answer your phone every time it rings? Chill. I don’t feel beholden to answer every phone call immediately. If I’m busy, I call someone back. Pretty simple.

Because it's not bothering me to eat and talk. You're the one bothered. I can do both at the same time just fine. I get to decide when I answer calls. Not you.

This is just so weird.

My 85 y.o. MiL picks up every call, regardless of what is going on. But she then says to her friends, "we are in the middle of eating - I will get right back to you" or some version of that. She answers in case they are in trouble as they are all in their 80s and 90s. If not, then she lets them know she will be in touch. Very civilized.

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Anonymous wrote:I hang up if someone is eating. I tell them they can call me back when they're done. I'm not listening to them chew in my ear. It's gross. Whatever they're calling me about really isn't that important to listen to them chew.

I also only answer the phone when I feel like it. So if I don't want to talk I'm not answering.

But what if you call them in the middle of their lunch or whatever?

They shouldn’t answer if they’re eating. It’s not rocket science. Just because the phone rings you are not compelled to answer it every single time. I’d be perfectly fine leaving a message and having them call me back.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I hang up if someone is eating. I tell them they can call me back when they're done. I'm not listening to them chew in my ear. It's gross. Whatever they're calling me about really isn't that important to listen to them chew.

I also only answer the phone when I feel like it. So if I don't want to talk I'm not answering.

But what if you call them in the middle of their lunch or whatever?

They shouldn’t answer if they’re eating. It’s not rocket science. Just because the phone rings you are not compelled to answer it every single time. I’d be perfectly fine leaving a message and having them call me back.

Again, it’s not bothering them to answer and eat. This is a you problem.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I hate this. The phone amplifies the sounds, the crackle of paper, the clang of silverware, not to mention the actual chewing. Listening to someone eat on the phone is very different than sharing a meal.

Stop grossing people out.

If you call me in the middle of my meal I will continue to eat. If you don't like it say goodbye and hang up. It's not that complicated.

Why don’t you simply finish your meal, and then call back? Or text and say, “I just sat down to lunch, can I call you back in 20 minutes?” It’s not that complicated.

Back in the day, if the phone rang during dinner, we didn’t answer it. People left a message on the machine and we called back. It’s basic civility.

Sounds like you are bothered by a whole lot in life. Again, if it bothers you, hang up.

NP. I’m a new poster. Genuinely, can you answer the question: when you are in the middle of a meal, why do you simply call the person back? Why would you not finish your meal before taking a call?

Why do you leap to answer your phone every time it rings? Chill. I don’t feel beholden to answer every phone call immediately. If I’m busy, I call someone back. Pretty simple.

Agree. I am on the phone/zoom for hours during the workday. Definitely don’t want to interrupt a 15 minute lunch break for more calls. My DH answers every call, I answer about 10% of them. I’d rather call back when I can focus on the caller.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I hang up if someone is eating. I tell them they can call me back when they're done. I'm not listening to them chew in my ear. It's gross. Whatever they're calling me about really isn't that important to listen to them chew.

I also only answer the phone when I feel like it. So if I don't want to talk I'm not answering.

But what if you call them in the middle of their lunch or whatever?

They shouldn’t answer if they’re eating. It’s not rocket science. Just because the phone rings you are not compelled to answer it every single time. I’d be perfectly fine leaving a message and having them call me back.

Again, it’s not bothering them to answer and eat. This is a you problem.

Totally fine with it being a me problem. I solve it by hanging up. Mid chew if need be. It’s gross and I have no problem hanging up. Call me back when you’re done grazing.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I hang up if someone is eating. I tell them they can call me back when they're done. I'm not listening to them chew in my ear. It's gross. Whatever they're calling me about really isn't that important to listen to them chew.

I also only answer the phone when I feel like it. So if I don't want to talk I'm not answering.

But what if you call them in the middle of their lunch or whatever?

They shouldn’t answer if they’re eating. It’s not rocket science. Just because the phone rings you are not compelled to answer it every single time. I’d be perfectly fine leaving a message and having them call me back.

Again, it’s not bothering them to answer and eat. This is a you problem.

Totally fine with it being a me problem. I solve it by hanging up. Mid chew if need be. It’s gross and I have no problem hanging up. Call me back when you’re done grazing.

I'd much rather talk to happy people who enjoy food than a stuck up b&tch like you.

Also, I dare you to say how gross they are to the person on the other end. You won't because you're a coward.

[Anonymous]

Because you call me at lunch time and ramble on. I should just not answer the phone.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I hang up if someone is eating. I tell them they can call me back when they're done. I'm not listening to them chew in my ear. It's gross. Whatever they're calling me about really isn't that important to listen to them chew.

I also only answer the phone when I feel like it. So if I don't want to talk I'm not answering.

But what if you call them in the middle of their lunch or whatever?

They shouldn’t answer if they’re eating. It’s not rocket science. Just because the phone rings you are not compelled to answer it every single time. I’d be perfectly fine leaving a message and having them call me back.

Again, it’s not bothering them to answer and eat. This is a you problem.

Totally fine with it being a me problem. I solve it by hanging up. Mid chew if need be. It’s gross and I have no problem hanging up. Call me back when you’re done grazing.

I'd much rather talk to happy people who enjoy food than a stuck up b&tch like you.

Also, I dare you to say how gross they are to the person on the other end. You won't because you're a coward.

I flat out say, "Call me back when you're done eating. I'm not listening to you chew". Enjoy your food you cow.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I hate this. The phone amplifies the sounds, the crackle of paper, the clang of silverware, not to mention the actual chewing. Listening to someone eat on the phone is very different than sharing a meal.

Stop grossing people out.

If you call me in the middle of my meal I will continue to eat. If you don't like it say goodbye and hang up. It's not that complicated.

Why don’t you simply finish your meal, and then call back? Or text and say, “I just sat down to lunch, can I call you back in 20 minutes?” It’s not that complicated.

Back in the day, if the phone rang during dinner, we didn’t answer it. People left a message on the machine and we called back. It’s basic civility.

Sounds like you are bothered by a whole lot in life. Again, if it bothers you, hang up.

NP. I’m a new poster. Genuinely, can you answer the question: when you are in the middle of a meal, why do you simply call the person back? Why would you not finish your meal before taking a call?

Why do you leap to answer your phone every time it rings? Chill. I don’t feel beholden to answer every phone call immediately. If I’m busy, I call someone back. Pretty simple.

Because it's not bothering me to eat and talk. You're the one bothered. I can do both at the same time just fine. I get to decide when I answer calls. Not you.

Chew in my ear and I won’t be calling you back. I don’t keep company with rude, disgusting slobs.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I hang up if someone is eating. I tell them they can call me back when they're done. I'm not listening to them chew in my ear. It's gross. Whatever they're calling me about really isn't that important to listen to them chew.

I also only answer the phone when I feel like it. So if I don't want to talk I'm not answering.

But what if you call them in the middle of their lunch or whatever?

They shouldn’t answer if they’re eating. It’s not rocket science. Just because the phone rings you are not compelled to answer it every single time. I’d be perfectly fine leaving a message and having them call me back.

Again, it’s not bothering them to answer and eat. This is a you problem.

Totally fine with it being a me problem. I solve it by hanging up. Mid chew if need be. It’s gross and I have no problem hanging up. Call me back when you’re done grazing.

I'd much rather talk to happy people who enjoy food than a stuck up b&tch like you.

Also, I dare you to say how gross they are to the person on the other end. You won't because you're a coward.

I flat out say, "Call me back when you're done eating. I'm not listening to you chew". Enjoy your food you cow.

Hahahaha, and I would never, ever call you back you miserable c#nt.

You are both disgusting and ought to be ashamed of yourselves but I imagine the opposite is true, you are probably proud of your vulgar and rude insults to others. BTW using the C word even when disguised with a # to avoid Jeff's rules of civility makes you an even worse person.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I hate this. The phone amplifies the sounds, the crackle of paper, the clang of silverware, not to mention the actual chewing. Listening to someone eat on the phone is very different than sharing a meal.

Stop grossing people out.

If you call me in the middle of my meal I will continue to eat. If you don't like it say goodbye and hang up. It's not that complicated.

Why don’t you simply finish your meal, and then call back? Or text and say, “I just sat down to lunch, can I call you back in 20 minutes?” It’s not that complicated.

Back in the day, if the phone rang during dinner, we didn’t answer it. People left a message on the machine and we called back. It’s basic civility.

Sounds like you are bothered by a whole lot in life. Again, if it bothers you, hang up.

NP. I’m a new poster. Genuinely, can you answer the question: when you are in the middle of a meal, why do you simply call the person back? Why would you not finish your meal before taking a call?

Why do you leap to answer your phone every time it rings? Chill. I don’t feel beholden to answer every phone call immediately. If I’m busy, I call someone back. Pretty simple.

Because it's not bothering me to eat and talk. You're the one bothered. I can do both at the same time just fine. I get to decide when I answer calls. Not you.

Chew in my ear and I won’t be calling you back. I don’t keep company with rude, disgusting slobs.

And I'd be so much happier if you never called me again. Seriously. GOOD RIDDANCE.

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Anonymous wrote:I hang up if someone is eating. I tell them they can call me back when they're done. I'm not listening to them chew in my ear. It's gross. Whatever they're calling me about really isn't that important to listen to them chew.

I also only answer the phone when I feel like it. So if I don't want to talk I'm not answering.

But what if you call them in the middle of their lunch or whatever?

They shouldn’t answer if they’re eating. It’s not rocket science. Just because the phone rings you are not compelled to answer it every single time. I’d be perfectly fine leaving a message and having them call me back.

Again, it’s not bothering them to answer and eat. This is a you problem.

Totally fine with it being a me problem. I solve it by hanging up. Mid chew if need be. It’s gross and I have no problem hanging up. Call me back when you’re done grazing.

I'd much rather talk to happy people who enjoy food than a stuck up b&tch like you.

Also, I dare you to say how gross they are to the person on the other end. You won't because you're a coward.

I flat out say, "Call me back when you're done eating. I'm not listening to you chew". Enjoy your food you cow.

Hahahaha, and I would never, ever call you back you miserable c#nt.

You are both disgusting and ought to be ashamed of yourselves but I imagine the opposite is true, you are probably proud of your vulgar and rude insults to others. BTW using the C word even when disguised with a # to avoid Jeff's rules of civility makes you an even worse person.

I think I'll keep using it. It clearly had the desired effect