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   I guess I could do that....but that's what I hate...When I'm put in an awkward situation.  I wouldn't feel comfortable asking someone to get off/limit their phone conversation.  I wouldn't blast the music, and sometimes I just "act" like i'm turning it up, especially if they're in the front seat.  Oh well.....live and learn, huh?[^]

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Originally posted by Dhacim

	[br]Or....You could just turn around and ask them to stop talking on the cell phone in your car....That's just me...

	If you yourself are riding, well, you get what you pay for...

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slugbug Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 14 May 2004 Location: va Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote slugbug Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 02 Jun 2004 at 3:42pm
	I guess I could do that....but that's what I hate...When I'm put in an awkward situation. I wouldn't feel comfortable asking someone to get off/limit their phone conversation. I wouldn't blast the music, and sometimes I just "act" like i'm turning it up, especially if they're in the front seat. Oh well.....live and learn, huh?[^] quote: Originally posted by Dhacim [br]Or....You could just turn around and ask them to stop talking on the cell phone in your car....That's just me... If you yourself are riding, well, you get what you pay for...

Luvmyhybrid Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 24 Feb 2004 Location: va Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote Luvmyhybrid Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 02 Jun 2004 at 8:10pm
	For fear of repeating myself....oh wait, I am..... Is it possible that some of these sluggers may not know the rules? I think that maybe it's assumed that folks know or at least share the knowledge of the "slug", but from the sounds of some of the latest message boards, some have been been missed. I'll bet MOST slugs/drivers don't even know this website exists. My suggestion -- print up a few flyers, start a few down the slug line in the morning (ie, when you're done reading the short blip, hand it to the next person). Include things like "the top 10 rules (whatever those might be) for slugging (or driving)", a few do's & don't, and then put a plug in for this website. Bet you'll get a few "ah-ha's" --

Dhacim Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 26 May 2004 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote Dhacim Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 03 Jun 2004 at 2:42pm
	I agree....I don't think 75% of the slugging population knows this website exists...It's a shame too, because it makes matters very convenient, and having been party to losing my cell phone while slugging, I wish that driver had posted it on the lost and found.. And in reference to the cell phone problem, ironically enough I got a talker that carried a conversation for about 10 minutes before I asked her to get off....Don't get me wrong...it was an awkward situation, but I quickly got over it when I was once again enjoying the silence of the afternoon commute....

slugbug Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 14 May 2004 Location: va Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote slugbug Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 03 Jun 2004 at 3:37pm
	Okay....so how'd you say it.....Um....excuse me, but I think it's rude for you to hold a conversation in my car??? Yikes!!!! What did you say? quote: Originally posted by Dhacim [br]I agree....I don't think 75% of the slugging population knows this website exists...It's a shame too, because it makes matters very convenient, and having been party to losing my cell phone while slugging, I wish that driver had posted it on the lost and found.. And in reference to the cell phone problem, ironically enough I got a talker that carried a conversation for about 10 minutes before I asked her to get off....Don't get me wrong...it was an awkward situation, but I quickly got over it when I was once again enjoying the silence of the afternoon commute....

Uhura Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 10 Feb 2004 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote Uhura Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 04 Jun 2004 at 8:03am
	quote: Originally posted by PSMITH4780 [br]WoW - I never could understand why all the complaints about people using there cell phones on the ride in/home.....until yesterday that is. How can people be so rude? It's one thing to make that short - "I'll be there in 10 minutes" or take that short "your lunch money in on the counter" - but do people really need to spend 45 minutes on a "very personal" (at points she even whispered - private stuff) phone call with two strangers being forced to listen? I'm not sure how to handle this in the future.....but I do know that I do not want to have another trip listening to another call like that!!! One guy had the Verizon phone that makes a loud beep each time he completed a sentence. The beep is really LOUD. After 5 minutes I had to tell him to cease and desist... Live Long and Prosper

Dhacim Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 26 May 2004 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote Dhacim Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 04 Jun 2004 at 9:03am
	I rather simply asked "Would you mind holding your conversation at a different juncture?" She shot a dirty, somewhat puzzled look my way, and then swiftly ended the conversation. It was thirty seconds of awkwardness, for thirty minutes of peace. Pretty fair trade if you ask me......

krr Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 22 Apr 2003 Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote krr Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 04 Jun 2004 at 12:52pm
	I actually like your solution - that is to turn up the volume a little here and there. It does work most of the time and you don't have to worry about the recipient's reaction. quote: Originally posted by slugbug [br]I guess I could do that....but that's what I hate...When I'm put in an awkward situation. I wouldn't feel comfortable asking someone to get off/limit their phone conversation. I wouldn't blast the music, and sometimes I just "act" like i'm turning it up, especially if they're in the front seat. Oh well.....live and learn, huh?[^] quote: Originally posted by Dhacim [br]Or....You could just turn around and ask them to stop talking on the cell phone in your car....That's just me... If you yourself are riding, well, you get what you pay for...

Rus Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 02 Jun 2003 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote Rus Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 04 Jun 2004 at 12:58pm
	At first I was going to respond to your question with "No, it has nothing to do with rules. These people who yak continously in public places are self-absorbed and have a need to be talking ALL OF THE TIME." However, you have a good idea considering rules are often needed for and directed at such people. quote: Originally posted by Luvmyhybrid [br]For fear of repeating myself....oh wait, I am..... Is it possible that some of these sluggers may not know the rules? I think that maybe it's assumed that folks know or at least share the knowledge of the "slug", but from the sounds of some of the latest message boards, some have been been missed. I'll bet MOST slugs/drivers don't even know this website exists. My suggestion -- print up a few flyers, start a few down the slug line in the morning (ie, when you're done reading the short blip, hand it to the next person). Include things like "the top 10 rules (whatever those might be) for slugging (or driving)", a few do's & don't, and then put a plug in for this website. Bet you'll get a few "ah-ha's" --

Luvmyhybrid Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 24 Feb 2004 Location: va Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote Luvmyhybrid Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 04 Jun 2004 at 1:30pm
	quote: Originally posted by Rus [br] At first I was going to respond to your question with "No, it has nothing to do with rules. These people who yak continously in public places are self-absorbed and have a need to be talking ALL OF THE TIME." However, you have a good idea considering rules are often needed for and directed at such people. quote: Originally posted by Luvmyhybrid [br]For fear of repeating myself....oh wait, I am..... Is it possible that some of these sluggers may not know the rules? I think that maybe it's assumed that folks know or at least share the knowledge of the "slug", but from the sounds of some of the latest message boards, some have been been missed. I'll bet MOST slugs/drivers don't even know this website exists. My suggestion -- print up a few flyers, start a few down the slug line in the morning (ie, when you're done reading the short blip, hand it to the next person). Include things like "the top 10 rules (whatever those might be) for slugging (or driving)", a few do's & don't, and then put a plug in for this website. Bet you'll get a few "ah-ha's" -- You're right too of course...there are those who do seem to constantly YAK on the phone. It does amaze me that someone has that much to say that much of the time. My tendency is to avoid all phones, and only "YAK" when I need to (family requires some attention), but I make those short and sweet.

JiggaJynx Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 01 Aug 2003 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote JiggaJynx Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 01 Jul 2004 at 8:27am
	quote: Originally posted by wdossel [br] Well, here's one solution, though it might be a bit expensive... http://www.globalgadgetuk.com/Personal.htm - Will Yesterday, I was mad enough to want to spend the money on this jamming technology. Just as I was drifting off after a hard day, the other slug's cell phone errupted, followed by Hello? Joanne, HOW are yewwwwwww? How's the BAbeeeeeee? [long, LOUD conversation about business, fabrics, and outdoor furniture, this gleaned even through the fingers I had stuffed in my ears to block it out] Wellll, I'm on my way hommmmme, so I'll have to let you gooooo. [another 5 minutes about the BAbeeeeeee, etc.] I went looking for a cell phone jammer sold by a U.S. firm, only to find out that the technology is illegal here: www.newhousenews.com/archive/story1a092200.html Still, next time I am overseas....[;)]