Why do people keep their cellular in their ears while talking to others who are present. It seem rude?
357451
because some people are obnoxious and rude.
1168045
one, they could of had a private chanel going into which you were not invited...\nthis often happens when two people dont want any one else to hear them, or ... \ntwo, you might have muted the other person, or \nthree, the others have checked you off so you can't hear what they are saying
167797
they just want to be nice about it but really its not because your thinking things are cool when in fact they dont have no attention of talking to you again. People need to not say things they dont mean.
1181895
I don't think it is rude as much as dangerous. If I am in public, I always keep one ear free just so I am aware of my surroundings.
470131
There is no need to shut them up. they are like the noise in the breeze just passing not full of anything useful. Even those who have something to say but cant express it in a manner that can be heard are in that breeze. Be at peace and accept that they are there and know that when the time is right they will understand.
974860
I know exactly how you feel....\nYou know what's really bad though...Is those times you catch yourself doing that...\nI think in most cases it's not intended to be rude.  People just like to make conversation about anything and get so caught up in something they've been wanting to say they forget about being rude.\nAnd in some cases people might change the subject because they can't handle the one that's being discussed....\nYou're right, sometimes it is funny...\nWith your really good friends, you ever notice that sometimes you can have two or three conversations going at once.....and everyone knows what everyone else is talking about...Never missing a beat.. That's hecka cool.\nIt's only the ones who want all the attention on themselves you've got to watch out for...\nGoodaytoyou...\nAnd maybe you should thing about becoming a play-writer! !
69985
well, if your experiece is that people won't even take the time to get to know you then it's natural for you to want to be rude to them. those jerks... they left you all alone!! so yes, i would say it's human nature... therefore normal for you to be rude and untalkitive.
1041249
I'm suprised that she apologized. I have gotten my head bitten off by these cellhogs. I think it is ridiculous that someone spends hours and hours just mindlessly yapping. I am not sure if they think they are that important or just want everyone else to think that they are. I think cellphones should be automatically deactivated when you walk into a store, restaurant, movie.  Is anything really THAT important and if it is, maybe they should be at home taking care of it and not wandering aimlessly forcing others to be unwillingly participants in their drama.
645977
lmao!  well, if i'm at home most of my friends and i are open enough to talk while in the bathroom so that's not an issue.  if i'm in a public restroom, i hit the button on the side of the phone to make it stop ringing and don't answer it until i'm out.
745288
People do the same exact thing to me, when i say something , like someone would be like OH!!! YOU CAN TALK?! And then i say back to: DUH! IF I CANT TALK THEN WHY AM I IN SCHOOL!!! people are rude! im 13 though.
151510
I woldn't say it's intrusive to our privacy, however, I would say that with the advent of these devices, and the ongoing decline in manners... Sometimes cell phones can be annoying!
283892
The short answer to your question is yes.  It is also variable to the situation.  If you are in a small employee break room, it is much more rude than when you are in a supermarket.  It also depends on whether you are talking to someone else at the time.  If you are, it is always rude to answer a cell phone in front of someone.  People also have a tendency to talk louder on cell phones than they do in everyday conversation.  You will notice that in countries such as Englans, people are much more polite when using cell phones.
902136
You keep your mouth shut. You don't want to be as rude as they are, do you?
793047
Generally for security reasons.  In flights, it will be effected their signal/communication systems while the passenger talking on mobile.
379103
To encourage interesting conversations with other people and to discourage whispering.
102909
Listen to others and talk less.
583334
Good question, I guess its due to how we react.  when conversing, The person listening will make gestures with their face that we automatically recognise.  Raised eyebrows, smiles, frowns.. all tell us what the person is thinking, and the eyes tell the most.  \n\nAlso, To look anywhere else on the body is considered rude by modern culture.