Cell phones are a great advancement in technology. They allow us to have our phones most anywhere and keep in touch with people wherever we are. However, some people take advantage of this luxury a little too much.
For example, I don’t need to know that your uncle is in the hospital or that your aunt just had a colonoscopy. And I for sure don’t want to know how many people your crazy brother-in-law has slept with…

This happens a lot, everywhere, I’m sure. But it happens specifically a lot to me in the break room at work. There are a few people who, I am convinced, think that they HAVE TO YELL in order for the person on the other end of the phone to hear them. When I am in the break room, I am in there to get a break or a meal in. I’m also in there to get away from the drama that the customers and other associates bring on the sales floor. I really don’t want to be drawn into someone else’s drama by having no choice but to overhear their conversation because they are basically broadcasting it to the entire store.

Basically, what I’m saying…..is that people need to use a little bit of their manners and their “inside voices” when speaking on the phone in public places.

I rarely talk on the phone. But when I do, I make sure to excuse myself if I’m in a crowd of people or if I’m in a place like the break room at work, I step out into the hall. I for sure don’t discuss my personal business out in the open where just anyone can hear. I wish more people would follow my example on this.

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