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We’ve all been there: stuck next to a loudmouth on the train or the person who just will not shut up on the elevator ride. It’s worse than being stuck next to a crying baby on a long-haul flight - these cell phone felons are EVERYWHERE and there is no escaping! No thanks, I do not want to hear about your cheating boyfriend na-ah he didn‘t, and even less so about your irregular bowel movements, eeeew!! It seems when it comes to cell phone usage, we tend to check all civility behind us and go on a rampage assaulting the ears and sensibilities of those around us. As the old expression goes, “something’s gotta give” and as we embrace the marvels of technology and espouse its benefits, social etiquette and respect for other people’s space are going to the dogs, literally. Cell phones have undoubtedly revolutionized the way we communicate and keep in touch with our beloved, however they also create an illusion of proximity which can many times alienate those around us with our babbling nonsense -“cell phone douche baggery”, a term we found online which sure made us chuckle. So here in no particular order, is an analysis of cell phone rules people disregard, bye bye civility! 

1. Talking too loudly

Yes, we can all hear you loud and clear, in fact everyone around you can hear you except for the person you’re trying to reach. Of course cell phone carriers share part of the blame because their less-than-desirable network coverage (who can forget the “Can you hear me now” advertising campaign by Verizon) can instantly induce a “hello I just called to say hi” call into a shouting match. It goes without saying some people are actually oblivious of the commotion and chaos their benign conversations generate. However there are the attention-seekers who like to boast and gloat in public. Impressing random strangers might be their M.O., and we know they have lots of shortcomings and insecurities they’re trying to overcome by yakking on their phones. No, we are not impressed by how many bars you hit last night or that you’re on the accelerated path to AA (alcoholics anonymous). 

2. That yeast infection? Crabs? Holding totally inappropriate conversations in public is everyone’s pet peeve.

Seriously spare everyone your intimate bodily functions or the fact that you’re a sponge, we don’t need to know how wasted you get every weekend. Remember, the golden rule, if you wouldn’t want your parents to hear it, do not say it in public. That also goes for emotionally charged conversations, you don’t want the entire subway car crying with you, find other ways other ways (or rather people who actually care) to elicit sympathy. The correct thing to do is to call the person back or settle in a less crowded place to have those tantalizing conversations.

3. Sorry buster, I gotta take this one: Rudely and abruptly interrupting conversations

Haven’t we all been in this position before? You’re at a meeting or having a conversation with someone, or even worse at a first date and the annoying phone rings and the person cuts you abruptly, leaving you hanging high and dry in order to take that meaningless call? Why is the disembodied voice at the end of the other line more important that the live human being talking to you? And to top it all, you don’t want to be hanging around aimlessly as they continue their chatter. Seriously people, be considerate! Where has the civility gone?

4. I like big black butts and I cannot lie: Those pesky, albeit vulgar ring tones.

In this day and age, it only takes the press of a button to convert a song into a ring tone. And those ring tones can be annoying and grating to the auditory senses. Again, follow the golden rule here, if you wouldn’t have your kids or parents hear the song, do not assault everyone’s sensibilities with that debauchery and raunchy ring ones. Is screaming or a loud barking dog really a ring tone, really? No really?!

5. Checking your phone during a movie or a Broadway play

Texting and chatting on the phone during that latest blockbuster or Broadway plan is the ultimate pet peeve of cell phone users. Imagine being in a crowded room and having to hear every single gory detail of someone’s life or hearing every single tap of a key as that teen texts her evening away. And that bright cell phone light is sure blinding. The world will not end if you switch off your phone for 2 hours and no there is no emergency. If there were, you wouldn’t be at the movies to begin with. You were not there to begin with and those who can do anything about it, will take care of it.

6. The ultimate danger: Texting while driving

Texting while driving is on par with driving while drunk. You should focus your attention on nothing besides the road when you’re at the wheel. If talking while on the phone has been banned in many states, texting while driving should also be a felony. What is so important that it can’t wait until you’re off the wheel? Not only does texting endanger the lives of everyone on the road, it is a reckless and pointless activity which has no merit. According to a recent study, cells phones are at the root cause of over 200 deaths and 500,000 injuries every year. States should implement comprehensive and tough “texting while driving” rules which will dissuade people from driving while texting. These are mutually exclusive activities!

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