Have I mentioned that I HATE cell phones?

[DianaB]

I think that I'm going to make a rule like that too.

[AngieDoogles]

I hope it gets better Diana. I think having a few ground rules is a good idea. And if they still aren't polite, take the phone and hide it. LOL

[HALEY]

Originally Posted by DianaB

I think that I'm going to make a rule like that too.

It's a very good rule Diana, that's the only time my family is all together and we just talk and laugh, i am still actually scared of my mom still today i leave my cell phone in the truck when i go to her house LOL.....

[Janet]

Haley...that's is a great idea. Our very next Christmas....that rule will be brought up and hopefully enforced.

[Janet]

Originally Posted by Marilyn

Diana, I feel your pain. Both my girls and son-in-law are constantly texting. One of our daughters has a phone that allows her to talk to me on the cell phone while she is texting someone else, so I hear this tap tap while we are talking. It makes you feel really unimportant that she can text while we are talking. Our son-in-law gets texts from his parents all the time while he is here visiting with us. Makes you feel like he'd rather be spending the time with them.

Hubby and I will be talking about something important, and he has to cut me off because of another incoming call. It's very frustrating, but I don't know what I'd do without my cell!! It's how I stay connected with those who I love.

It is frustrating.

I was gonna ask something but will PM you.

[AngieDoogles]

Has it gotten any better Diana?

[DianaB]

I don't know yet. We've all been different directions so we haven't all sat down to eat together.

[judy]

Living in NYC, I found that cell phone conversations (unless it's very important, like yours Gayle, or to check on the children, etc.) were so totally inconsiderate that I was waiting for a gadget that cuts off reception. I had heard that there was something like that had come out, but I could never find it.

I have no interest in anyone's gall bladder condition, how their f****** (their language, not mine) boyfriend/husband/sister, etc. was going to get their f'n head cut off if they didn't stop their f'n whatever. I also didn't want to hear the menu for dinner of the woman sitting next to me, nor the business transaction the guy at the next table in a restaurant was conducting. I NEVER wanted to hear any cell hone conversation at the movies, and yet, I did! I could go on and on. I could not believe how clueless most people are about consideration and etiquette, and the fact that there are actually other people besides them inhabiting this planet.

Up here, we don't get reception in many places. It's so nice!!! I do not see people walking around with that stupid phone on their ear all the time. I cancelled my service and got a prepaid. Only Jessie has the number. I don't ever have it with me - It lives in the car and is usually dead. I have an adapter if I need to use it.

Diana, Maybe it is time for you to go over to Janet's to see the new babies.
You could tell Jaci and Glen that it's to get away from their constant cell phone use, and have a good time at Janet's.

[DianaB]

I've thought about going to Janet's but it's a REALLY long way to go!!!!

[Janet]

I would love for you to come, but I want to come to your place sometime. I feel like I already know everyone!!!

[DianaB]

I would absolutely LOVE to have you come and visit!!