[utahagen]

I don't understand why so many people feel compelled to answer their phones. A few years ago, I got caller id, an answering machine, and a phone whose ringer can be turned off. When I go to bed, eat my dinner, or just want quiet, I turn the ringer off on my phone and pick up the messgaes later. When the ringer is on, I look at caller id and answer only those callers I recognize and feel like talking to. I'm irritated when I call someone and he answers, "Now is a bad time". I always think, "So why did you answer the phone?"

[luckystarmom]

Well, I leave my phone on for emergencies. My kids are at school during the day, and I don't want to miss any calls from the school. I also leave my phone on when I'm waiting for phone calls from my husband.

My brother has terminal cancer, and I definitely leave my phone on in the middle of the night because my family may need to contact me.

I have a real life, and I don't want unneeded phone calls.