cell phones...can u live without them?

**Ima saver** · 02-19-2006, 12:47 PM

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I don't like them used at restaurants either. My husband has one for work purposes and we leave it at home or in the car. Also, we turn it of when he gets home.
My husband gave his number out to a customer, that was a big mistake, that guy called 10 times a day. You don't want to be on the roof when the phone rings.

**cercis** · 02-19-2006, 01:52 PM

Re: cell phones...can u live without them?

I take my cellphone everywhere, but I don't answer it everywhere. All cellphones have a button you can push to refuse the call and send the caller to voicemail. And, as far as I know, they all have caller ID, so you can tell if it is someone you *need* to talk to. If I get a call I need to take in a restaurant, I silence it, excuse myself and step out to the entry to call them back.

The only time I've taken a call in a questionable area was when my mom was traveling and called when I was in the library, right after I had just given my name to the librarian to get my holds. There was no one there to say "tell her I had to take this call and I'll be right back". And I know from experience that if you go away for even a moment after requesting your holds, they will return them to circulation and you may or may not be able to get the ones you wanted right away (if it's a high desire book, they will have notified the next person on the list and you have to get to the back of the line again). Yeah, it's an excuse and I could have just dealt with not getting my books then, but I knew it would be a quick call, she was just calling to let me know they were okay (or not) and to give me an update on when they would be back.

**CJsoccerchic** · 02-19-2006, 01:57 PM

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Because I'm young and constantly moving, the need to keep a CONSTANT and PERMANANT number has become increasingly hard with every place you move to. Having a cell phone has rid me of the "having to call all your friends and realtives and jobs what your NEW number is" I'm always reachable on the cell phone and if NOT, leave a message, I'll call you back soon... It's $60/month for me, but that's unlimited talking locally and I usually don't call long distance, if I do, I buy a $5 long distance phone card that will last me 2 months! I think it's worth it... but yes, sometimes I hate the "invisable leash" that comes with having a cell phone...

**CJsoccerchic** · 02-19-2006, 01:58 PM

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Oooooo and definently do not use cell phones in front of friends, associates, and in restaurants - all considered rude (I think i read that in "dear Abby")

**PrincessPerky** · 02-20-2006, 04:49 AM

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A friend of mine has 'nextel' with the walkie talkie thing, she wanted me to switch so she could instantly talk to me anytime, honestly my phone is on vibrate on my couch, you can imagine how often I notice it ringing! I don't lke being pulled from a baby bath or game with the kids to the phone, I love the silent caller ID of my cell phone! I certainly do not want to stop playing or working to say 'hi" If I had the free hands/time I would be willing for a real phone call! (we have no landline)

**infocus** · 02-20-2006, 09:32 AM

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My teenage son and I could live without ours, but this is one thing I feel is important. We have a family plan with two phones, no roaming or long distance anywhere in the US, free nights and weekends, and free incoming. Since we are both away from home a lot, and away from each other a lot, this enables us to keep in touch and also make calls wherever we are whenever we need to. I feel it is important to be able to call for help in case of emergency, especially as a single woman. I have a long commute to and from work each day. And I want my son to be able to reach me immediately if he needs me, regardless of where I am. I can go to the store or whatever without worrying about missing a call. I have noticed that pay phones are just not very available anymore.

However, it is $85 a month for all of this, and that kills me. I cancelled the home phone, but that was only $25. As soon as our contract is up in August, I am shopping for something cheaper. However, if you use your phone a lot and want the free incoming minutes, etc. you need to get one of the more expensive plans...