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csziggy

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5. When that happens, take notes on the peoples' conversations!

Reply to rsdsharp (Reply #4)

Mon Feb 25, 2019, 11:33 AM

Feb 2019

That is something I read a while back - when people have loud cellphone discussions, ostentatiously take notes on the side of the conversation you can hear. Be REALLY obvious about it, holding up a notepad and pen, leaning towards them to hear better, and make sure they see you doing it. Then, if they object, tell them that in a public place with them talking at a loud volume, they obviously meant for everyone to hear their conversation so you thought it was important enough to take notes.

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I was at an event hearing George Clinton being interviewed bif Feb 2019 #3

Several years ago my wife and I were eating in a restaurant. rsdsharp Feb 2019 #4

When that happens, take notes on the peoples' conversations! csziggy Feb 2019 #5

One guy in the group was not only talking loudly on his phone, rsdsharp Feb 2019 #7

OOOhhh! I would have definitely pulled out a notepad and taken notes! csziggy Feb 2019 #9

Bingo. PoindexterOglethorpe Feb 2019 #11

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It's not just about answering it, but silencing it when you're not going to answer it. NightWatcher Feb 2019 #14

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Sweet! bif Feb 2019 #13

Look around with an expression of obvious disdain for that inconsiderate fool. :) eppur_se_muova Feb 2019 #10

One time on Oprah, PoindexterOglethorpe Feb 2019 #12