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Posted by tvmann on Mar-06-2009 21:05:

I've started to not answer certain calls because I know the people are bored (and boring) and they want to kill time for 1/2 hour or more. I know it bugs them because previously I answered ALL calls quickly. It might be a bit rude to not answer the calls but they've been taking too much of my time.

Another topic - what about using cells when you're in the washroom?

Posted by jon jon on Mar-06-2009 21:15:

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Originally posted by tvmann
I've started to not answer certain calls because I know the people are bored and they want to kill time for 1/2 hour or more.

hah actually I get this a lot w/ people on BB messenger... they're bored waiting for a streetcar or something and msg'ing me while I'm actually in the middle of something... PING!

Posted by DigiNut on Mar-07-2009 00:09:

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Originally posted by The Highroller
If I was talking to someone, and while they were in mid-sentence, someone else walked in, and I just turned away and started talking to the new person, that wouldn't be very appropriate, would it? So why do people think it's appropriate when it comes to cell phones?

I think that if you're expecting an important call, or you're genuinely concerned that something might be an emergency, then it's perfectly fine to excuse yourself to deal with a call for a few minutes. Couple of times I've been in a meeting or social gathering and somebody has called or texted to ask for directions or if they're too late - would be kind of ridiculous to ignore that.

When it comes to text messages in particular, though, I think that if you need to send out more than 3 (rule of thumb), then it's time to escalate to an actual phone call. I would much rather wait 2 minutes for you to work your shit out properly than sit with you for 20 minutes making half-assed distracted conversation.

In general, if somebody gives the impression that there's a good reason why they need to answer/respond, and that they're aware of it being an imposition and are at least somewhat contrite, then it isn't a big deal. But it is a fine line to walk, with extreme douchebaggery on the other side.

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