Have you noticed that even though cell phones are such a convenience, they are also a source of rude behavior among those that own them?

Although cell phones have built inn in message centers, how many times do people really allow their telephone to take the call for them. < p>

Advances in technology are no excuse to treat others poorly. Take a look at these examples.

I've been in line at the grocery store when the person in front of me gets a call on their cell phone. They immediately answer it and instead of keeping an eye on their children, they proceed to yap on the phone. meanwhile their "angels" take advantage of the opportunity to wreak havoc. Whining, playing with the candy and gum on display, swinging their legs while seated in the shopping cart seat, and the mom keeps yapping on the phone. Of course we have to then wait until she can grab her purse and write out a personal check to the store. Some of the moms even have the nerve to turn and smile at you while they are still chatting.

I don't drive so I get to see quite a bit more of what goes on on the highway. In the middle of rush hour traffic I've seen people chatting on cell phones while driving. The ones that get me are the ones that pulled out in front of you in the parking lot while chatting on the phone. They're the ones that beep their car horn at you as if it's your fault.

Many times I've spoken with people while they're on their cell phone and I am at my house on my regular telephone. And there it is, the inevitable flush. I cannot believe that people can be rude enough to call you while using a public bathroom. it is like, gee I am so privileged you could actually take that timeout to talk with me.

It happens every time I am on a charter bus, someone's phone has to ring, and it usually occurs right after the bus driver makes the "kindly turn off your cell phones as a courtesy to the other passengers " announcement.

Usually there are one or two people who forget to turn off their cell phones while in the library, movie theater, doctor's office and restaurant. It happens to usually be the person behind you. So, of course you cannot help but overhear the conversation. Sometimes I forget myself and find myself giggling or making remarks at what is being said.

Another thing that bugs me is when you are in the middle of a conversation with someone and their cell phone rings, they completely forget all about you, and they have to answer their phones. Then you stand there and wait until they complete their cell phone conversation. Why can't they tell the person on the phone to call them back shortly?