“I agree. Or when you’re talking to them and they just pull out their phone and start talking on it, without even an *Excuse me while I check this*. They just answer it and walk away from you in mid-sentence, as if you weren’t even there.”
I take some flak from customers and even my boss because, except on rare occasions, I ignore anyone calling me if I have another conversation going on. The owner of the company has complained he gets my voicemail when he calls. I very politely explained that if I was with a customer or in the bathroom I would not answer the phone no matter who it is calling. I would, however return all calls.
At least I didn’t get fired. Wouldn’t matter... still not going to be rude.
Probably the comment about the bathroom is what saved you. The theater of the mind, you know....
The unbelievable thing is, is that I’ve seen people in public restrooms either enter the stall making a call, or answering it while doing their business.
Just speechless.......