 It seems to be common practice nowadays for people to reach into their pocket or handbag during a conversation and take out their mobile phone.
While half-listening to their companion, this miscreant will read any text messages recently arrived in their inbox, sometimes even composing a reply. This is distinctly rude, and I suggest the following reposte.
In mid-conversation reach into your pocket or bag and pull out a slim volume of poetry, and proceed to read a verse or two in complete silence. Then gently place your book back into your pocket, or bag, and turn to your companion with "Excuse me. You were saying?"
Further exasperate your companion by taking out a little notebook and composing a line or two of verse yourself, heightening the effect by gazing skywards and licking the tip of your pencil.
If this doesn't work then you have no recourse but to gently take their mobile phone, and with a swift movement of your arm, throw it under a passing bus.Labels: Anti-social behaviour |
A former neighbour said she pulls out a book and starts to read.
I think it's rude, I feel bad when anyone does it...ESPECIALLY when I'm in mid-sentence.
Is it rude to tell someone he or she is being rude, you think?