Do you think that it's rude for someone to talk on a cell phone in a public bathroom?

[I Have A Dream]

It's a pet peeve of mine. :grr:

[Wcross]

1. It's embarrassing.

Last time the guy in the other stall said "How's it going" I replied I had eaten at Olive garden the previous evening and was having some intestinal difficulty. THEN I figured out he was talking to someone on the phone! Geez, I felt kind of foolish & embarrassed!

[skygazer]

2. I think its rude to the person they're talking to

It's just annoying to me.

[I Have A Dream]

4. Yes, I hesitate to flush the toilet because of concern...

for the person on the other side.

[barb162]

22. Maybe you should flush about ten times to give them a hint.

lol

[flvegan]

3. Considering their camera capabilities, I think it should be illegal.

Now THAT is a GD flamefest just waiting to happen.

[DemocratSinceBirth]

8. Ha

At the Ballys I go there is a big sign with a bunch of rules near the steamroom... One of the rules is "no cellphones"... It took a while for it to dawn on me why...

[SacredCow]

14. No doubt....

Like shooting fish in a barrel...

[SacredCow]

17. self delete- posted to wrong place

[DS1]

5. I prefer Semaphore Signalling

It's not quite as discreet, but does keep the noise down.

Line of sight helps.

[QueenOfCalifornia]

35. LOFL

Haaaaa!

The images... Ha!

[Rob H.]

6. Rude? Yes. Weird? Most DEFINITELY

Especially if the phone rings while they're in there and they actually answer it.

[Orangepeel]

7. I think it is rude to the person you are talking to talk while using the facilities

but otherwise, I don't think so. I don't think that talking on a cell phone in public is any ruder than talking to a friend in person in public.

[Dr. Strange]

9. I agree.

If I hear you flushing whilst talking to me on the phone, I get a little weirded out. If the guy in the next stall in talking on his phone, I'll think he's weird, but that's about it.

[Jimbo S]

10. I find many types of cell phone use to be borish.

Flame away!

[BOSSHOG]

13. I agree with you my friend

People using cell phones in public have absolutely no manners whatsoever. Its as if the phone sucks their brain through the ear hole. I saw an idiot this morning in front of me yakking on a phone, a truck in front of her slowed down and turned on his left turn signal (I have badeyes and was two vehicles behind, but I saw it clearly.) Lil Miss important and her cell phone sped up, passed the truck on the left right before he turned left still yakking on the phone. No doubt it was a real fucking important call.

[FloridaJudy]

25. No flame here

I'm getting bloody tired of overhearing the details of other people's sex lives. Sir or Ma'am? If I wanted to know all about your orgasms, I'd be dialing a 1-900 number, not standing in line behind you at Starbucks.

I actually heard some woman discussing the details of her intestinal complaints while I was trying to pick out a package of pasta. Doctors get paid for that. It's one of the few times I think they're under-compensated.

[DarkTirade]

11. Definately.

No question.

[liontamer]

12. not at all

It's not as though a public bathroom is a place I expect perfect silence and privacy (although my gym does ban cellphones in locker rooms for cameraphone issues)

But someone chatting in the stall next to me isn't really bothering me. :shrug:

[NewWaveChick1981]

15. I hate it, and I don't let people get away with it either.

:P :rofl: I was in the ladies' room at Chick-Fil-A one afternoon, and the woman in the next stall was having a cell phone conversation. She was attending to ALL her business at the same time---I surmised it was her boss on the other end, and she was not even attempting to be quiet while heeding nature's call. I had to flush, and when I did, it was loud as hell. I heard her say, "Yes, I'm in the bathroom." I guess I got some perverse pleasure knowing that the person on the other end knew what she was up to. :P

I'm so mean....but cell phone rudeness and inconsideration is rampant, and I can't stand it. :grr: McDonald's now has to have signs in the drive-thru lane telling people NOT to talk on their cell phones while they are in the drive-thru. :mad:

[SacredCow]

20. My significant other is a florist....

He constantly has people walk in to the shop with a phone to their ear yakking away. On principle, he ignores them until they get off of the phone. More often than not, they ask the person they're on the phone with to hold on and say something to the effect of, "Well, isn't ANYONE going to help me???"

Just amazing....

[barb162]

24. It's getting pretty crazy.

Your example is right-on.

[texas1928]

16. Hold on...

FRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT


What was the question again?

[redqueen]

18. No, I think it's funny.

If the person they're talking to doesn't care... I sure as hell don't. And I don't bother worrying about flushing either. That's what happens in restrooms.

Seems like lots of people have really really big hangups about what other people do on cell phones. It's kinda sad, really.

[Gormy Cuss]

29. I don't like being trapped next to half of a conversation

whether it be in a restroom or on mass transit or any other place where I may not have the choice to walk away immediately from the buffoon. Although many are simple chatting calls I've heard far more than I want to know about business transactions, medical problems, and personal relationships and I find it sad that there is so little recognition of how inconsiderate the behavior is.

Then there's the whole other tier of usage when multi-tasking isn't a good idea --driving, crossing the street, waiting on customers or ignoring cashiers.

[redqueen]

31. So... how is it different from when two people next to you are talking to each other

is that equally bothersome for you?

:shrug:

[Gormy Cuss]

32. It's very different.

Two things that I've noticed. First, when I'm near two people having a conversation there is generally more self control on volume and content (with the exception of some teens and inebriated folks.) Second, it's easier to tune out a conversation than it is to tune out questions or comments made to thin air. The latter requires more attention to determine whether the speaker is addressing you. I suppose if I were in the habit of ignoring everyone around me I wouldn't be bothered by that, but it's not in my nature.

[redqueen]

33. Yeah... I don't ignore people... but I'm not easy to bother.

:hi:

[bigwillq]

41. All Hail the (red) queen!

:bounce: :yourock:


Great response!

[SacredCow]

19. I think it's creepy

I have no desire to hear the conversation of others whilst using the facilities.

[Deja Q]

21. I've heard people talking. I also have no qualms making loud noises while they are talking...

I mean, they're doing their financial transactions or whatever on the phone, obviously they couldn't care less where they chat, so why not flush, fart, or do what Larry Craig would do?

[anarch]

23. not as rude as it is to take a crap in a public phone booth.

[I Have A Dream]

38. I'll grant you that!

:rofl:

[Deja Q]

50. Oh, so that wasn't a sponge I was feeling in the coin return pouch...

[Greyskye]

26. I LOVE IT!

If someone is in the bathroom talking on the phone, I make sure that I flush my toilet at least twice, whistle off-key or hum loudly, blow my nose as loudly as I can, let out a nice loud fart if I have it in me, and make the process of washing my hands and drying them as loud and obnoxious as possible.

My goal is always to hear those magic words: "Err, yes, I am in a bathroom." :evilgrin:

[Zavulon]

27. I do, and I flush three or four times to make sure the

asshole's conversation partner knows where the call is coming from.

[Pacifist Patriot]

28. I honestly don't care.

I suppose I'm weird, but as long as I'm not being subjected to "cell yell" I don't find it much different from two women talking to each other over the stall doors. I don't care about people talking on cell phones most places as long as they aren't screaming their business all over the place. About the only thing that annoys me about cell phones is people who don't have their hands on the steering wheel, have the nerve to chat in a movie/play or other "shut up and let over people enjoy it" venues and people shouting their innermost secrets for the world to hear. Conversations in a normal tone of voice don't phase me. Heck, I've picked up some really funny stuff. :)

[MissMillie]

30. I think it's rude for someone to talk on any phone in any bathroom

go potty... then call me.

[bluedigger]

34. Yeah!

Especially if their mouth is full...




:hide:

[FunkyLeprechaun]

36. Yes

It's rude for someone with a wide stance to talk on the cellphone... it's quite distracting.

[QueenOfCalifornia]

37. Why not just talk on a bullhorn?

The acoustics in most public facilities are not real conducive for a quiet chat... so why not just use a bullhorn?

[Clintonista2]

39. I hate people talking to me in restrooms, period.

I like my privacy, and it's bad enough that I have to do my business 2 feet away from you. Please don't make me talk to you while I'm doing it.

[bigwillq]

40. No

If they want to talk, let them. It doesn't bother me one bit. I have done it a few times myself.




And this has been discussed so many times here on DU. I am in the minority here on this one but who cares. I do it and I don't mind it.

[redqueen]

42. Yay!

I like that I'm not the only one who doesn't care. :hug:

[bigwillq]

43. Did you see my post above?

A response to your initial post in this thread. Check it out! :)

[redqueen]

44. I did... I was so excited...

I almost called you a sexy fucker!

:D

[bigwillq]

45. That would've been nice.

:P

[redqueen]

46. Oh like you don't already know...

ya sexy fucker. :P

[bigwillq]

48. YAY!

:hug: :bounce:

I needed that....I'm in a blah mood today. My body is so sore and I was a bit hungover this morning.

My buddy and I did this kickboxing workout yesterday...I haven't done that in awhile and every bone in my body hurts but it was such a great workout. Really good for the cardio. I think I need to start doing that more often.

[redqueen]

49. Oooh it's addictive...

that's the most fun cardio I've ever tried... but my knees hate me for it now :P

Glad you're willing to do it more often, despite the soreness. That's very sexy, too! :D

[bigwillq]

51. I just need to get my ass back into shape

and I really need to stop smoking because my lungs were aching yesterday...it's just with work, and the hours that I work, and my eating habits being so bad (lots of late night eating)...I put on a few pounds and I need to lose it.

[redqueen]

52. I hear ya...

I've gone from being a workout-fiend to being a lazy bitch. I'm about ready to throw up my hands, do cardio whenever I damn well feel like it, and just stay a chubby size 10. :P

And extra few pounds or not, you're still a sexy fucker. :)

[Book Lover]

53. You are not teh only one...

and I see redqueen has said the same thing. To be technical, what is rude is for someone to pay any attention to any conversation they are not party to.

[GoddessOfGuinness]

47. Well I don't particularly care to hear someone relieving themself

on the other end of the phone.

But I guess it's a good method of ensuring that nobody in their right mind would ever ask to borrow your phone.

[caty]

54. Ever since I heard that

about 25% of the people we see with cell phones up to their ears are not talking to anyone---they are faking it to look important---if I see someone on a cell phone, I wonder if anyone is really on another phone listening.:shrug: