Using a mobile phone in a public place

The mobile phone is a great invention. You can talk to you’re friends and family from almost anywhere whenever you choose to. So why do you have to do it right next to me?
There’s nothing worse than being out in a public place and having to sit and listen to someone else’s so called private conversation. Why do some people insist on using their mobile phone in the most indiscreet way so that you end up knowing the most intimate details of their personal lives? I don’t really want to know that you’ve got to stay home this weekend because your mother-in-law is coming over. I also didn’t want to know that you have an appointment to see the doctor tomorrow. Why are you sharing this stuff with me?
Listening to someone’s private conversation whether you want to or not is very annoying. Sometimes it is impossible not to because you can’t walk away, for example if you are on a train or bus. I was out shopping last week and was standing in the queue at the checkout when the girl in front of me took a phone call. What can you do? You stand there with gritted teeth and imagine green fields, anything to block out the conversation you are about to overhear. Some people naturally speak louder when they are on the phone, and sometimes if there is a bad signal they will often repeat what they have said several times. Perhaps one of the main reason we resent people using a mobile in close proximity to us is because we only ever hear half the conversation. It doesn’t make sense. We are naturally curious and like a puzzle with half the pieces missing we frustrated by being unable to see the complete picture.
To a nearby third party, who has no choice in the matter, this staccato and often accentuated dialogue can drive you mad!

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Why can`t people on mobile phones look where they`re going. I`m always having to dodge out of the way of these prats on the pavement.Do other people magically become invisible when someone`s mobile rings?

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Anonymous - 11-May-11 18:25

Well, I couldn't agree more the only help I have found is to plug in my ear phones and turn up some Mozart or even rhianna . Unless government legislates against this nuisance we are going to have to be creative .the amount of people doing this is also surprising to me, didn't realize there were that many rude inconsiderates about.

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Ashley - 24-Dec-10 12:58

I really can`t stand the way people on mobile phones seem to lose all awareness of their surroundings. Not long ago I was walking along a narrow pavement, & there was a woman on a phone walking in front of me. I went to pass her, & she suddenly veered to the right, bumping into me, so I tried to pass on the left, when she veered to the right, again bumping into me. She was completely oblvious to the fact that I was even there! she just went on prattling on & weaving from side to side like a drunk. I had to cross over the road to get past her in the end! she clearly had no brains, & even less conideration for others.

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hairfairy - 12-Oct-10 08:10

If people are together in a grocery store talking to each other or in a restaurant or on an elevator or train they always talk to each other and sometimes as you call them there are "intimate details" discussed. You always hear that too so I don't really understand the difference except that the person is on the phone instead of there in person. This is modern day society. Just get over it! Cell phones are here to stay and people will use them to communicate ... when, where and how they like. Freedom of speech .... remember.

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Freedom - 13-May-10 21:52

As it is illegal to speak on a phone while driving just turn it off when you get in your car, simple really.
Phone jammers are great toys to annoy people who use mobiles in public places, pity they're illegal, eh eh, best fun going to use one.

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artuksa - 6-May-10 21:43

I know what you mean, not only do they yell at the top of their voices, they weave all over the pavement like drunks, & get in your way.

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anne - 29-Mar-10 11:01

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KASSY_LINA=] - 20-Feb-10 20:06

If someone rings you while driving, ask them three words "Is it urgent?" If no, cut off the call and slam the phone down. Then you will be safe to drive.

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Terry - 4-Jan-10 00:32

I hate using mobil phone in puplic place I think it is im polite to speak in puplic place of course you will annoy the people whoms sitting next to you other wise it is diffuclt to anwser but what will you do if you have an important phon call surly you will be imdiffcult station

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salem ali - 26-Oct-09 10:36

Driving whilst on the mobile is bad enough, but I have seen many texting, this is made a bigger problem by the phone companys giving out free texts, surely this texting whilst driving could be made impossible by the transponders recognising a mobile that is on the move, and voiding the text, or voiding all calls whilst on the move, people are getting ki11ed by it,
Watch out for swaying lorries on the motorways, a quick upward glance whilst overtaking and you can see them texting,
The roads are public places, phone texting whilst driving on them is making them very dangerous, worse than been a bit over the drink-drive limit, at least the drunks still have their eyes on the road, (and I am not condoning that).

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Gainsborough lad. - 18-Sep-09 20:41

I am 18 years old, I didnt mind the banning from using phones wen driving, because that is dangerous, but banning from public places? really what is the point, what if there is an emergency, what you gonna do? run to the nearest phone box, mobiles were invented so it was easier to communicate with people, if you dont like hearing peoples conversations then you just drone it out, get your Ipod out or use your phone yourself,

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Shana White - 18-Sep-09 18:15

Being in my forties I remember when mobile phones did not exist.pre-mobile people were more dignified.It was only after they became plentifull and in almost every bodys possession that I learnt how truly ignorant some (not all) people can be.Only last monday I was travelling by train into victoria station.everyone was quiet except for one young south african man who talked very loudly into his phone.Every sentence was peppered with "s**t" and "yer man"

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Mike Pratt - 28-Jun-09 07:39

Help change ill-mannered mobile phone users @ http://mobpeeve.webs.com!!

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mobpeeve - 28-Jun-09 04:24

what's the point in having a phone if you can't use it where ever and when ever you want.
what happened to australia being a free country and all?

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annto - 10-Jun-09 10:52

do you know what really grinds my gears? you! so shut up!

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shutup - 2-Jun-09 14:23

What on earth has psoriasis to do with cellphone usage?

This is just a crass plug for 'superherbalcare'. Psoriasis is generally considered to be incurable but there are various treatments offering relief.

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MikeP - 9-May-09 13:06

What is psoriasis? What causes psoriasis? Is there a cure or treatment for psoriasis? Psoriasis is a skin condition, it is a disease, but it is not contagious. The name comes from the Greek word for "itch." It can be hereditary, caused by external influences (allergic reaction to foods or the environment) and sometimes stress. 4-5% of the population is known to be affected, and this number is growing. However, it is suspected that 1 in 5 people have some form of psoriasis either descripts or none descript. Once you have psoriasis, it is very likely you will have it for ever. It may go away, and come back. It might respond to various treatments, and it may not. Basically psoriasis is your body over producing skin cells. You have too many skin cells in one location which is why it often swells up, becomes dry and even flaky. It can often be very itchy, red, sore, cracked and very tender. Psoriasis usually affect the scalp, hands, stomach, knees, feet and elbows. It is linked to dandruff and unfortunately to some forms of arthritis.
www.superherbalcare.com

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psoriasis - 9-May-09 11:51

We are doing a phone in today on banning mobile phones in public places. I wondered if you would come on to comment on the phone. Please call me if you get this before 1pm today 24th Sept. Thanks. 01604 737666 or 01604 603920

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Ally - 24-Sep-08 11:26

Bloody hell, people moan about EVERYTHING these days... oh smoking this, mobile phones that..

What do you want? us to live in a secruity enforced prison?
thats whats it all seems like.....

Get a life you poor life deprived as*

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Madz - 16-Sep-08 17:50

Excellent. I've been in situations myself where there's some idiot yapping away loudly into their mobile phone. They don't care that their conversation is overheard, in fact I think they try to make sure that it is.

Annoying - oh yes!

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Sam - 10-Jun-08 00:05

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