The Weekly Gripe

Using a mobile phone in public

Mobile phone use in public places

Fed up hearing you're conversation

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?



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?

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31-3-2008The operating word here is MOBILE! You don't buy a mobile phone to sit in the kitchen and use it.Lala
01-3-2008I am really starting to detest mobile phones! I use mine for texting and thats it. if im on a bus, I say im on a bus to the caller and tell them to phone me back mainly because I dont want a bunch of strangers listening to my conversation. I hate it when someone sat behind you is on the phone cause ...moreladylaura
22-2-2008People aren't just going to ignore their phone ringing for no other reason than they are outside thier own home. Whats the point in that?! So what you have to listen to a conversation! So what choose to ignore it, if you hate it that bad then im sure you cando that. Im sure you all answer your p...moreAbi
11-1-2008Can we have a ban on people using mobile phones on public transport . Or have some respect for other people when your telling your best mate what you did the night before ! I don't want to hear all your gossip.Steve
12-2-2007Cellphones are realy annoying -but- Loud music in public places are just not acceptable. if you have to, use headphones. I think someone should write something about loud musics.go Kofi
02-2-2007this is a very inspirarional website it makes me want to get out and help the community it also makes me sad that people have to sit through other peoples phone conversation what if they are talking about something gross like kissing, or if they are using bad language it could really make a bad inf...moreCarline
04-1-2007there is no plomblem using a mobile phone if you need to but of it is for fun then don`tschool kid
16-11-2006You people.. there is nothing wrong with useing you phone in public.. If you don't want to hear it then don't listen to it. I can ignore a phone convo.... really easy.. so if I want to talk on my phone in front of a lot of people then I am going to do it..Rep...
28-10-2006oh I hate it when people shout down the phone and the whole street and hear it.mobile heaven
19-7-2006Well you shouldn't really be listening in to that person's conversation, that's WEIRD. What are they supposed to do, wait 'till they get HOME to use their MOBILE phone?A sad slapper
02-5-2006I am writing a debate on what people think and I just want to say they are not always a nuiscance. They can be very useful.ME
09-3-2006Have just returned from trying to have a quiet drink and meal in a pub because the person I was with has had a particularly distressing day and needed to relax and recover. This particular pub does not have juke box or loud music and has a rule about the use of mobiles and frequently ask people to g...moreCobber



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