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Things You Should Know - Cell phones on the Bus

July 18, 2008 by Greg 

While on public transportation the only conversation you should be having should go something like this…

Hey, can I call you back in 10 minutes? I’m on the bus right now. What’s that? Ok, that’s fine.  I’ll talk to you in a little bit.

Also, unless you’re reporting a crime, don’t ever initiate a phone call.

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4 Responses to “Things You Should Know - Cell phones on the Bus”

  1. Ben on July 18th, 2008 9:09 pm

    Greg THANK YOU for propping up the soap box for me! :-) Since you brought it up, I think this is a LONG overdue topic of conversation. Mobile Phone etiquette. Some of may have seen the british comedy troup doing the parodies of “Mr Loud Cell phone guy” skits, but there are few (if any) formal rules for how to conduct ones self in public on the phone. I’m not advocating the legislation of morality or anything that heavy, but obviously, common sense is not so common and neither is being considerate so some social norms need to be established. Confined spaces are definitely NOT the place to be sharing your “private” conversations with the rest of the public. Most likely, we (the public) don’t care about your life enough to listen to it, yet we are forced to when we want to conduct business in public. Confined spaces may be defined as (but not limited to) the following:
    Buses or trains (public transportation in general) - this includes airport shuttles
    Elevators
    Checkout lines ANYWHERE
    Movie Theaters
    Concerts
    CHURCH - I don’t care how infrequently you may or may not go. Funerals and weddings are off limits to phone conversations as well as texting which is just as rude!
    I guess I’ll stop here, but let me finish with this. “To have a right to do a thing is not at all the same as to be right in doing it.” - G.K. Chesterson
    Ok I’m off the soapbox. Who’s next?

  2. Joseph Bayot on July 19th, 2008 9:57 pm

    In all fairness, this conversation should also be included:

    “Yeah, I’ll be at there in about twenty minutes. I’ll just meet you by the main entrance? Great, thanks.”

  3. Cash on July 21st, 2008 9:47 am

    Amen Greg.

  4. Cash on July 24th, 2008 1:29 am

    One other conversation I think would make the cut: “He’s where? Do you know what room.. Oh my God.. is he conscious?”.

    Something like that, fine.

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