Cell Phone Users
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Topic: Cell Phone Users
Posted By: PSMITH4780
Subject: Cell Phone Users
Date Posted: 02 Jun 2004 at 11:26am
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!!!
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Posted By: wdossel
Date Posted: 02 Jun 2004 at 12:18pm
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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!!!
Well, here's one solution, though it might be a bit expensive...
http://www.globalgadgetuk.com/Personal.htm [;)]
- Will
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Posted By: PSMITH4780
Date Posted: 02 Jun 2004 at 12:35pm
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AHHHHHH yes perfect!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks Will!!!! And the greatest part - they'll never know :)
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Posted By: avalanche22
Date Posted: 02 Jun 2004 at 12:40pm
wdossel
Cell phone jammers.. lol.... I just tone them out before I spend my money on that.
Cell Phone Jammer $169.99
Tone them out Free
Tell Slug-line.com about there personal conversation. Priceless.
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Posted By: Subaru
Date Posted: 02 Jun 2004 at 1:38pm
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Actually thats 169 Pounds. So almost $300. I think ill keep the $300 in my pocket [;)]
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Posted By: slugbug
Date Posted: 02 Jun 2004 at 2:02pm
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I've done this in the past: when someone is holding an "unnecessary", over 5 minute call in my car....I'll inch the radio up every 30 secs or so, until the get the hint that "I do not want to listen to your conversation." - try it....I do believe it works in "most" cases. [:D]
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Posted By: Dhacim
Date Posted: 02 Jun 2004 at 2:26pm
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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Posted By: glacier
Date Posted: 02 Jun 2004 at 3:01pm
Rear heat to full hot, open windows to full, radio fade to rear speaker with volume at max. If that doesn't work, givem a quarter to buy a clue.
Cheers,
Glacier
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Posted By: aceofspade
Date Posted: 02 Jun 2004 at 3:08pm
Although oblivious talkers are aggravating, turning up the radio to "hint" has never been particularly polite in its own right.
If you're the driver, Dhacim offers a good solution, just ask them politely to stop. It is a distraction to you as the driver, so you could mention that passenger safety is your primary concern. Really, how can they argue with that? :-)
Now, it would have been really funny if you'd yelled, "bye! hope that infection clears up!" - or whatever her personal issue was - when she got out of the car...
ha ha ha, it's tough to be polite sometimes.
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Posted By: FromWoodbridge
Date Posted: 02 Jun 2004 at 3:29pm
I'd love to turn up the radio (especially somethign "offensive"!), but I'd hate to be a pest to the other rider.
I did however comment on a conversation one time as a slugger. I had this girl who was, like, so like happy with her new, like boyfriend, ya know. And like, .... etc. I did comment on the restaraunt choice. She told her friend I was eavesdropping and hung up. Couldn't help it. The conversation was like, way too interesting!
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Posted By: slugbug
Date 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...
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Posted By: Luvmyhybrid
Date 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" --
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Posted By: Dhacim
Date 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....
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Posted By: slugbug
Date 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....
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Posted By: Uhura
Date 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
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Posted By: Dhacim
Date Posted: 04 Jun 2004 at 9:03am
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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......
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Posted By: krr
Date 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...
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Posted By: Rus
Date 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.
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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" --
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Posted By: Luvmyhybrid
Date 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.
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Posted By: JiggaJynx
Date 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....[;)]
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Posted By: elypsis
Date Posted: 01 Jul 2004 at 8:57am
The radio trick doesn't work all the time :) I was slugging the other day with the lady next to me gabbing on the phone. I noticed the driver starting to turn up the radio at times (so she talked louder). Eventually she said "Hold on a sec... excuse me? Can you turn down the radio? I'm trying to talk here!" [:0]
I decided to tune out what I could from the argument that proceded. [:)]
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Posted By: JiggaJynx
Date Posted: 01 Jul 2004 at 9:02am
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Oh, I wish you hadn't tuned out. It would be good to know how other drivers handle incredibly rude cellheads.
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Posted By: vabigblue
Date Posted: 01 Jul 2004 at 11:27am
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Yeh, I wish you hadn't tuned out. It would have been interesting to know how the driver handled that situation. Obviously the lady didn't know the protocol!
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Posted By: JiggaJynx
Date Posted: 01 Jul 2004 at 12:53pm
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How 'bout a sign mounted prominently on the dash showing the outline of a cell phone inside a red circle with a line through it? I think I've actually seen such placards.
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Posted By: emancilla
Date Posted: 01 Jul 2004 at 4:40pm
This one time I drove to Rosslyn, one of the slugs started a phone conversation. I did the radio trick and it did work. Or at least I couldn't hear her conversation from the back. It didn't stop her since she covered her ear with her finger.
I was hoping she mentioned something about turning down the volume but it didn't happen.
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Posted By: Mrs. S
Date Posted: 13 Jul 2004 at 1:42pm
I drove a husband and wife to Horner Rd. several weeks ago and BOTH of them were on the phone having loud conversations ALL THE WAY HOME [:(!]. I turned up the radio several times to no avail. They knew that I was annoyed because when they got out of the car (dragging their wheeled luggage!) they both appologized for their cell phone usage. What I don't understand is, if they knew that I was annoyed, why didn't they get off the phone???
Mrs. S
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Posted By: spolastre
Date Posted: 14 Jul 2004 at 11:08am
quote:
Originally posted by FromWoodbridge
[br]I'd love to turn up the radio (especially somethign "offensive"!), but I'd hate to be a pest to the other rider.
I did however comment on a conversation one time as a slugger. I had this girl who was, like, so like happy with her new, like boyfriend, ya know. And like, .... etc. I did comment on the restaraunt choice. She told her friend I was eavesdropping and hung up. Couldn't help it. The conversation was like, way too interesting!
You were eavesdropping? hahahaha........I guess the girl thought that she was in her own little world, instead of in someone else's car.
I just don't get why people have to stay on the phone. I rode with this guy that was on the phone the entire time from Pentagon to Stafford. He got off the phone with his girlfriend, and started fidgeting and had to call his friend to bitch about his girlfriend. By doing all this, he missed our exit.
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Posted By: spolastre
Date Posted: 14 Jul 2004 at 11:11am
quote:
Originally posted by elypsis
[br]The radio trick doesn't work all the time :) I was slugging the other day with the lady next to me gabbing on the phone. I noticed the driver starting to turn up the radio at times (so she talked louder). Eventually she said "Hold on a sec... excuse me? Can you turn down the radio? I'm trying to talk here!" [:0]
I decided to tune out what I could from the argument that proceded. [:)]
Some people lack intelligence.
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Posted By: dixeedog
Date Posted: 29 Jun 2005 at 3:25pm
quote:
Originally posted by spolastre
[br]quote:
Originally posted by FromWoodbridge
[br]I'd love to turn up the radio (especially somethign "offensive"!), but I'd hate to be a pest to the other rider.
I did however comment on a conversation one time as a slugger. I had this girl who was, like, so like happy with her new, like boyfriend, ya know. And like, .... etc. I did comment on the restaraunt choice. She told her friend I was eavesdropping and hung up. Couldn't help it. The conversation was like, way too interesting!
Slug topics never change
You were eavesdropping? hahahaha........I guess the girl thought that she was in her own little world, instead of in someone else's car.
I just don't get why people have to stay on the phone. I rode with this guy that was on the phone the entire time from Pentagon to Stafford. He got off the phone with his girlfriend, and started fidgeting and had to call his friend to bitch about his girlfriend. By doing all this, he missed our exit.
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