In particular, I don't understand these people who seem to think that whoever calls on their mobile is more important than whoever is sitting or standing right next to them. Frankly, I find it downright rude if I'm with someone who answers their phone and then starts having a conversation with whoever's at the other end. Texting is almost as bad, especially when you hear that irritating little snigger when they read the reply.
This is the one that always amazes me. When did mobiles overtake plain, common manners? I find it astonishing when someone is having dinner or drinks with friends and their phone goes and they answer it and start having a conversation, ignoring the company they're with. It's just plain rude.
This is what mystifies me about this technology. Why that little box has become so important to people that it eclipses everything else.
LabRat
