tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16943225.post1469750426257280079..comments2023-05-31T06:46:06.345-04:00Comments on Encyclopedia Giachettica: Judge Giachettica: The Waiting Room incidentPaul G.http://www.blogger.com/profile/05163928061525698840noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16943225.post-4803902978066055752010-01-29T14:45:10.784-05:002010-01-29T14:45:10.784-05:00People often talk louder than standard level talki...People often talk louder than standard level talking when they are speaking on a cell phone. Perhaps they are not being "loud and obnoxious" (using foul language) yet, I would say that they are likely being louder than a standard conversation. <br /><br />If there was a sign clearly posted, then the hippy biker should have said, "Excuse me sir, but as the sign says I'd appreciate if you don't use your cell phone in the waiting area." <br /><br />I disagree with any of this one person's rights over another. Professional office space etiquette is to allow people to wait quietly for doctor, therapy or other appointments. Thus, if there's a sign up, then it is everyone's responsibility to abide by the rules. <br /><br />I think too many times people have a real "me, me, me," narcissistic culture where folks feel "entitled" to do whatever they please... completely ignoring expectations that were spelled out for enhancing everyone's waiting room experience.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16943225.post-26332123424870261722008-07-24T10:34:00.000-04:002008-07-24T10:34:00.000-04:00I think you should have kicked that pizza guy's te...I think you should have kicked that pizza guy's teeth in, then placed his cell phone in his mouth.rassmguyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14592018043305943598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16943225.post-6388354095595310122008-05-29T22:57:00.000-04:002008-05-29T22:57:00.000-04:00Well this is another case of what is increasingly ...Well this is another case of what is increasingly wrong with society as a whole. ME FIRST, then maybe if it's not too much trouble I'll see if I can sort of maybe be a little bit courteous. I'm no Saint myself but I try not to be the object of someone's blog either, so here's what I might do if I was either of those characters...<BR/><BR/> If I had to use my cell phone in the doctors office (such as an unexpected incoming call from a very pregnant, mint chocolate chip ice cream craving wife), I would be as brief as possible and talk softer than I would normally. If the call was of a nature that seemed urgent, then I could get up and go outside. Now as far as someone talking on the phone and me starting to get annoyed is concerned...better to ignore it if possible. Egos sometimes say otherwise but better to just leave it be and not get worked up. Unless the person is really obnoxious (foul language with children and/or old women present would get me going), then I might try saying something to the receptionist or try politely asking the person to please go outside. It all depends on the circumstances. How sad is it that something so simple is such a problem for so many people. I often try to imagine what God would want me to do or say and that always works the best. Problem is I don't always think of that first because, like I said, I'm no Saint myself.Sean Farmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11707741372262331727noreply@blogger.com