I hate mobiles and phone manners. I was almost ready to say to our children as they walked in the door -' phones in basket please, collect on leaving.' These are kids in their 40's!!!
My own friends stop mid-conversation to take a phonecall.
Ye, Gods! They could let it go to message bank. These are 70-80 year olds. Are we all so self-important?
If a family member phones whilst I'm in company, I will excuse myself, answer it out of ear shot and say I will call back later. For the rest? I'll read the messages when on my own.
It's such a dysfunctional world. I like the Herriot world, myself - manners and empathy.
I am exactly the same, Prue. During lunch with my friend I kept my phone (on silent) in my bag. Once I was in my car later, then I checked my messages.
I think a lot of it is down to self importance or FOMO. Whatever the reasons, I think it’s incredibly rude to take a call in the presence of someone else unless it’s an emergency of some kind.
We’re definitely on the same wavelength with this one!
Amen to all of that! A phone is great, but not as great as actually seeing someone. Seeing their expressions, noticing what's around us. So, speaking of that, how about we arrange that meet up we talked about? I'm happy to come to somewhere near where you work and we can talk more then.
A great piece, Rosy, and ringing with so many truths. That old lady sounds wonderful ! Wishing your sister an excellent response to treatment. Wonderful that she has such a supportive family around her. 🩷
Rosy, hoping all progresses well. Best wishes.
I hate mobiles and phone manners. I was almost ready to say to our children as they walked in the door -' phones in basket please, collect on leaving.' These are kids in their 40's!!!
My own friends stop mid-conversation to take a phonecall.
Ye, Gods! They could let it go to message bank. These are 70-80 year olds. Are we all so self-important?
If a family member phones whilst I'm in company, I will excuse myself, answer it out of ear shot and say I will call back later. For the rest? I'll read the messages when on my own.
It's such a dysfunctional world. I like the Herriot world, myself - manners and empathy.
Take care...
I am exactly the same, Prue. During lunch with my friend I kept my phone (on silent) in my bag. Once I was in my car later, then I checked my messages.
I think a lot of it is down to self importance or FOMO. Whatever the reasons, I think it’s incredibly rude to take a call in the presence of someone else unless it’s an emergency of some kind.
We’re definitely on the same wavelength with this one!
Thank you for your best wishes. R
Amen to all of that! A phone is great, but not as great as actually seeing someone. Seeing their expressions, noticing what's around us. So, speaking of that, how about we arrange that meet up we talked about? I'm happy to come to somewhere near where you work and we can talk more then.
Hi Rose. I’ll message you.
Sending my best wishes for your sister's treatment.
Thank you June.
A great piece, Rosy, and ringing with so many truths. That old lady sounds wonderful ! Wishing your sister an excellent response to treatment. Wonderful that she has such a supportive family around her. 🩷
Thank you, Maureen. Yes, my sister is so positive, it’s really uplifting to see her doing so well.
That’s lovely to hear, Rosy.