Wanna hear about a pet peeve of mine? Of course you do. That’s why you’re reading my blog.
Cell phones. They’re a mixed blessing. A double-edged sword if you will.
On the one hand, cell phones are convenient. I can call people from anywhere. From a crowded airport. A stranded car on a snowy street. The comfort of my home. I can call you to see if you want me to pick up some coffee. I can send you a picture on my cell phone of something inappropriate I see at the store. I can call you to tell you there’s some creepy guy watching me at the gym.
So, cell phones are great, yes?
No.
They’re not great because you people answer them when I’m trying to talk to you. I’m RIGHT HERE. Don’t answer your cell phone. Seriously, put it down. You can call them back when we’re done with our conversation. Oh, and if you do answer it, because, I don’t know, it’s your pregnant wife and you think she’s in labor, and it turns out that she just wants you to pick up some pickles and ice cream on your way home, then be quick. Don’t ask her how her day’s going. Because I’m STILL STANDING RIGHT HERE. For the love of all that’s holy.
Whatever. You don’t even care. I bet you’re talking on your cell phone right now.
Amen, sister.
And bluetooth and text messaging have only exacerbated the issue.
SORRY I SELL THE CELLPHONES TO YOUR ANNOYING PEOPLE
um…could you paraphrase this post…i’m not quite sure i understand what you’re saying…maybe cuz i’m trying to read your post while i’m talking on my phone.
Thank you. I love cell phones. They’re wonderful. But when did owning a cell phone mean you have to throw manners out the window?
what did you say? sorry, i was on the phone as i read this entry.
Krissy and Scott–so unoriginal.
I LOVE the phrase “for the love of all that is holy.” Mostly I just use “for the love”. All. The. Time.
Great thoughts!!! Sometimes I love the convenience, but I really hate that anyone feels like they can call me for whatever. Just Sunday night, I get a call from a friend. I have really talked with her in a while and was glad she called to touch base. Well, I was the one to be fooled. She was calling because her 2 year old son said that another 2 year old was in the hospital and the mom was calling me to see if the kid was okay. I am not sure what was more surprising - that the mom was randomly calling me to check on someone else’s child or that she took the word of her 2 year old.
HA HA this is my HUGEST pet peeve. My old roommate in college and I used to try and have “quality time” and do girls’ nights and stuff and her phone would constantly ring and she’d not only answer it but have super long conversations. Anywhoo, glad I’m not the only one with this as a major pet peeve.