Is it rude for a person to answer their cellphone while I'm in the middle of...

[musicman1]

...talking to them? I personally think that it is

 

[Irene]

Yes, unless they are a business person and waiting for an important call. But then that person would have told you ahead of time that he/she was expecting an important call. Answering a cell phone while talking to another is like interrupting your conversation and beginning a new one with someone else in the room. Totally rude!!

 

[lydia]

YES.

It's not hard to hit ignore and call them later, which would be the polite thing to do.



***(unless it is a dire emergency)

 

[Beenthereadonethate]

It may be very important. Relax. You're not the most important person on earth. I think it's selfish of you to expect everyone to treat you like a SPECIAL person.

There's only ONE person that can keep ME from answering my phone. Maria the massage girl. When SHE'S working, NO PHONE CALL GETS THROUGH.

 

[koi]

Yes, very.

 

[CharlieKelly]

I would ask them to hang up or else I will sue them emotional neglect.