Isn't it rude to have a conversation and not include someone who's there?
818121
I agree with u. Try starting the conversation b4 they get a chance to or make comments (but not necessarily questions) see if u can get urself in there somewhere. If not, try eating with someone else..Or (just thought of this) try bringing a book with u n reading. When they ask just simply n nicely say that since ur not usually part of the conversation u thought u'd read. Might work!?\n\nGood luck!
27076
sure... it'd be fun to have a friend you don't know... which makes it better in my opinion...\ni think you can talk better to sumone you don't know then to sumone you do...
1157123
I don't think it's rude. As long as you don't make it totally obvious that youre eating, like chomping loudly or something. Just start a conversation and eat at the same time. She probably won't care. Hope this helps! :)
74648
I do not think they are rude.  As long as you aren't playing video's which could be considered obscene for other's driving by to see.  Why should some kid watching Shrek on a car trip next to me bother me?  It doesn't.  I'll be past him in 30 seconds anyway.  If it makes their parents lives easier...All the power to them.  \n\nI also agree that if we are going to discuss rude technology the cell phone is at the top.  I'm as guilty as everyone else, but that is something that you will actually come into contact with. Having to listen to conversations in the store, or being ignored or cut off by others in lines because they are too busy talking to Johnny whom they are going to see in 2 minutes anyway when they get back out to the car.
431567
Not if the other person shows they knew what you were going to say. The problem is when people are not listening, and they interrupt you to say what they want.
692660
It is not unhealthy, but it might be considered rude.
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.
603983
Everyone's different.  Of course some people mind.  But whether people mind or not...it's really unprofessional and that's a conversation probably best left for off hours.
1020273
Sometimes I counteract negative gossip by making kind remarks about the person who is the subject of the gossip.  Most people are basically nice and this appeals to their better nature.  If the gossiper persists I don't worry about offending them with silence.
691841
I agree with you.  It actually makes me sad that people think it's cool to be rude, nasty and inconsiderate.  All we can do is keep having good manners ourselves and raise our kids to know the difference and do the right thing.  \nI've noticed that most people don't even seem to know the basic rules of talking to people, I sit and chat with this group of ladies while our kids are in a dance classes.  Everytime two people are talking, someone else interrupts.  Or I'll be talking to someone on the sidewalk, and someone else will just walk up and start talking to whichever one of us they know, they'll walk up and just start their own conversation and totally disregard the fact that two people were already talking.  I would never do that. If I'm walking by and see someone I know engaged in a conversation with someone else I will just wave as I walk by or lightly touch her back, I would never walk up and interrupt the conversatin and disregard the other person.  I could go on about the subject of rudeness for 10 pages, but I better not even get started on the other ways people are rude, like talking on a cell phone while out with friends, being loud in restaurants, and my pet peeve where I live, people who can't clean up after their dogs in our communal areas.
923023
I have before, yes. I wouldn't say I do it frequently though.\n\nI usually go with friends because it's nice to have someone to chat with.
1114719
Take a cheerful part in conversation as long as you can and then when the talk veers away from what you are able to take part in, excuse yourself politely and go do your cross-stitch.  It's your attitude that is the key to whether you come off rude or not. You shouldn't feel obligated to continue "for hours" having to take part in conversation on topics that you don't feel connected to.
1137095
EWWWW NO!! First and most important you don't know who you are talking to, really. Second thats no fun I would like to spend time with them other then on the computer.
917274
Is it a participatory class or are you expected to sit quietly and pay attention to the teacher?  Certainly not greeting the other students could be considered rude but aside from that I guess it's just a matter of personal preference.
672231
If your brother introduced you then I would imagine that he doesn't have a problem with it. You may want to casually mention that you are seeing the friend, but I don't think it is a must.
793471
You can always give a friendly hello and smile. That should tell them something. If they're shy, think of a non threatening question and start up a conversation. No one ever said who should start the talking. At least not nowadays.
392261
There's no need to get in to it with others.\n\nIt's not rude or out of place to say "Sorry, but I'm not interested."\n\nThat's all there is to it.\n\nYou have made your decision - there is no need to have to explain or prove your beliefs.