"Ophelia" > wrote in message
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> "Gary" wrote in message ...
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> Ophelia wrote:
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>> Using cell phones while driving is illegal here. If you are spotted
>> using
>> one you will be in real trouble.
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> Makes me wonder how we all survived before cell phones started
> up. Most everyone these days are so addicted to them and many
> that I see are talking, not texting or using the internet. Seems
> now, so many people can't even leave the house for a few minutes
> without talking to someone. I really don't get it.
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> When I go out anywhere, I'd carry the cell phone in the car just
> for breakdown emergencies but only that. I keep it with me but
> have it turned off.
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> Also very rude these days is when you are talking to someone in
> person then their cell phone rings. Most times, they just have to
> answer right away and put you (in person) on "hold." WTH? I've
> never done that to someone. When I am talking to someone and a
> call comes in, I ignore the phone. The caller can leave a
> voicemail and I'll call them back in a bit.
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> These days, everyone acts like they are doctors on call and have
> to answer immediately.
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> Yes, that is the same here Most people (and especially children and
> young people) have their noses into their cell phones walking along the
> streets. Without the law about phones in the car, I can imagine they would
> be doing it there too

We have that law about cell phones and driving here in CA too but it doesn't
stop them. I can't tell you how many times you see it just going across
town.

Cheri