Somehow most on cell phones can't stop talking at appropriate times, they can't do a register transaction, much less safely drive. I do speak generally, however, it has affected me. (and I do have a cell phone)

When two people are having a conversation in person, the other person recognizes what is going on and usually stops (while a register transaction is going on) or (sees something in traffic and alerts the driver) The cell conversation is typically louder than when people are face to face, as well. There is a difference.

Churches should not have to have large signs upon entry stating "cell phone etiquette" nor should physician's offices have to have signs reminding you to shut them off.

Just think how much productivity is lost at work because now everyone thinks they are entitled to talk whenever they want since the phone is on their hip. I can't stand it when I am ignored as the custoer while the employee is chatting away on their cell phone. But say something, be it me or the supervisor and the employee gets indignant!

I also think we are going way too fast in life if we have to have it for everything under the sun. I don't buy the being busy. No one is any busier than anyone else. In fact, a lot of people I know are just busy being busy. It's become a status thing just to say it and try to live it.

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