What is the point of having a mobile phone...

[warrior queen]

...if you keep the damn thing turned to silent and can't hear if someone is calling you?
Bloody kids, never turn the damn sound on. I call them and 2 days later (coz they don't check anything except fb) they come back and say 'Sorry mum, looks like I missed a call from you'.
And then there's losing the phone - which happens with monotonous regularity - only you can't find it by ringing it, because THE FUCKING THING IS ON SILENT!


And then there's the man - who always forgets he has the phone, and it ends up in the washing machine or wet when he's out in the yard fluffing around.
We have to go buy yet another phone for him tomorrow

Why have a phone at all?
I am the only one in my house who manages to look after their stuff.

 

[warrior queen]

There. That's my bitch for the day.

 

[ChinaBandit]

I can't relate to this problem at all.

The mobile is so attached to the Chinese ear or finger that bloods now circulating and it can be defined as a body organ.

 

[Liar]

I go through one phone every other month due to breaking, sitting on, running over, dropping or washing it. Which is why you'll never see me with a permium model like iPhone or such.

At least I've become good at backing up my contacts.

 

[Liar]

I can't relate to this problem at all.

The mobile is so attached to the Chinese ear or finger that bloods now circulating and it can be defined as a body organ.

Does people in China have the douchebag earplug?

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[warrior queen]

I can't relate to this problem at all.

The mobile is so attached to the Chinese ear or finger that bloods now circulating and it can be defined as a body organ.

Haha.... My man had a card made up with the number of a Specialist Plastic Surgeon who does mobile phone amputations
I have it somewhere......

 

[PapaMIdnite]

I am the only one in my house who manages to look after their stuff.

Stop doing it, and they'll learn the hard way.

 

[warrior queen]

Stop doing it, and they'll learn the hard way.

Easier said than done. Because we live on a large property out of town, the easiest way to get hold of everyone when they're out and about is by phone.

 

[lovetoread]

Well now, I have to keep my phone on silent while at work, and the youngest has to keep it on silent for school.

We just txt each other and wait until one of us sees it.

So it really doesn't bother me if someone doesn't hear the phone. Eventually they will get around to answering me.

 

[warrior queen]

Well now, I have to keep my phone on silent while at work, and the youngest has to keep it on silent for school.

We just txt each other and wait until one of us sees it.

So it really doesn't bother me if someone doesn't hear the phone. Eventually they will get around to answering me.

Messaging is different. I generally don't need a response to my msgs.
But if I'm calling there's usually a damn good reason. And I expect the phone to be picked up.... especially if I know you're not at work or school.

 

[4est_4est_Gump]

...if you keep the damn thing turned to silent and can't hear if someone is calling you?
Bloody kids, never turn the damn sound on. I call them and 2 days later (coz they don't check anything except fb) they come back and say 'Sorry mum, looks like I missed a call from you'.
And then there's losing the phone - which happens with monotonous regularity - only you can't find it by ringing it, because THE FUCKING THING IS ON SILENT!


And then there's the man - who always forgets he has the phone, and it ends up in the washing machine or wet when he's out in the yard fluffing around.
We have to go buy yet another phone for him tomorrow

Why have a phone at all?
I am the only one in my house who manages to look after their stuff.

I feel you pain.

My wife takes hers with her everywhere she goes, but rarely turns it on...

 

[colddiesel]

My guess is that 99% of mobile calls are unnecessary and are made by, either people who confuse urgent with important - the latter matters, the former rarely does, or people who are incapable of making their own decisions and are constantly seeking approval for the banal.

I never answer my mobile but just use it to collect messages and reply to the ones which matter when it suits me.

I had a Nokia for 9 years before it went belly up. Don't need the gizmos.

 

[ChinaBandit]

My guess is that 99% of mobile calls are unnecessary and are made by, either people who confuse urgent with important - the latter matters, the former rarely does, or people who are incapable of making their own decisions and are constantly seeking approval for the banal.

I never answer my mobile but just use it to collect messages and reply to the ones which matter when it suits me.

I had a Nokia for 9 years before it went belly up. Don't need the gizmos.

There is something to this. I guarantee that Chinese people make gratuitous calls. It's almost a fashion to be on the mobile.

 

[chillywilly2]

My wife calls all the time...I just ignore it...maybe thats whats happening to you

 

[Johnny_Ray_Wilson]

...if you keep the damn thing turned to silent and can't hear if someone is calling you?
Bloody kids, never turn the damn sound on. I call them and 2 days later (coz they don't check anything except fb) they come back and say 'Sorry mum, looks like I missed a call from you'.
And then there's losing the phone - which happens with monotonous regularity - only you can't find it by ringing it, because THE FUCKING THING IS ON SILENT!


And then there's the man - who always forgets he has the phone, and it ends up in the washing machine or wet when he's out in the yard fluffing around.
We have to go buy yet another phone for him tomorrow

Why have a phone at all?
I am the only one in my house who manages to look after their stuff.

This gives me a money maker invention idea. Auto on/off for theaters, churches, and hospitals. And the checkout line at any store.

Easier said than done. Because we live on a large property out of town, the easiest way to get hold of everyone when they're out and about is by phone.

Around here, if the car is not in the driveway or they are not cutting grass, then they are not home. Just leave a note on the door. Then they leave an answer to your note with another note on your door when they are certain you are not home.

The type calls that drive me nuts, are when they see you and call just to make sure you are there so they can come chat.

 

[dirtwrench]

Dear God I feel your pain, WQ. My wife couldn't carry her cell/answer it if her freaking life depended on it. When she actually has it with her, like you say, the fucking thing is on vibe when she needs to hear it or extra loud in places where it needs to be on vibe/silent.

I once took her cell when she was in the shower and hid it in my toolbox. It was 3 days before she admitted she couldn't find it. Then I put it next to her jewelry box (which she never goes to because all her rings and shit are scattered around the house). two more days before she "found" it.

The boys always have their phones close by and are a lot smarter than Mom about it. They are truly the cell phone generation.

 

[Johnny_Ray_Wilson]

I have never had a problem keeping track of my cell phone. (crosses fingers). I cannot tell anyone how much time I have spent helping someone else find theirs by calling it over and over and over. Soon as I come home, I take mine off. Same spot, every time. If in a situation at work where I have to take it off my belt, it goes in the tool box. 1/2 the time I ignore it anyway and check the messages on breaks.

 

[ImSinister]

Messaging is different. I generally don't need a response to my msgs.
But if I'm calling there's usually a damn good reason. And I expect the phone to be picked up.... especially if I know you're not at work or school.

Not sure how old your kids are or whether you pay for their phones but my sister takes away her kids' phones if they don't answer her calls or respond almost immediately. It was THE reason she got the teens their phones and she made them swear to the deal. After a couple of time-outs, they now ALWAYS answer her calls.

 

[MonaLittle]

Messaging is different. I generally don't need a response to my msgs.
But if I'm calling there's usually a damn good reason. And I expect the phone to be picked up.... especially if I know you're not at work or school.

I think some ppl feel they are saving money by not keeping them on. Strange.

 

[warrior queen]

My guess is that 99% of mobile calls are unnecessary and are made by, either people who confuse urgent with important - the latter matters, the former rarely does, or people who are incapable of making their own decisions and are constantly seeking approval for the banal.

I never answer my mobile but just use it to collect messages and reply to the ones which matter when it suits me.

I had a Nokia for 9 years before it went belly up. Don't need the gizmos.

I don't make useless calls. If I'm calling, it's because the electric fence is down and the sheep are out, or because I'm passing thro town right now and need to pick up a kidlet on the way, or I'm stuck on our long driveway because a tree is down and I need a chainsaw.
Things like that.
I recently upgraded to a smartphone - so I can sit in the car and answer emails, fb, etc. while I'm waiting for 2 hours for someone to return my call!

 

[koalabear]

Only one, emergency use.

 

[warrior queen]

Not sure how old your kids are or whether you pay for their phones but my sister takes away her kids' phones if they don't answer her calls or respond almost immediately. It was THE reason she got the teens their phones and she made them swear to the deal. After a couple of time-outs, they now ALWAYS answer her calls.

Tried that. They still don't turn the sound on. Apparently it's not 'cool' to have a phone that actually rings.

 

[Image]

My wife calls all the time...I just ignore it...maybe thats whats happening to you

That's what I was thinking. What kid doesn't live to answer their cell phone?

Dear God I feel your pain, WQ. My wife couldn't carry her cell/answer it if her freaking life depended on it. When she actually has it with her, like you say, the fucking thing is on vibe when she needs to hear it or extra loud in places where it needs to be on vibe/silent.

I once took her cell when she was in the shower and hid it in my toolbox. It was 3 days before she admitted she couldn't find it. Then I put it next to her jewelry box (which she never goes to because all her rings and shit are scattered around the house). two more days before she "found" it.

The boys always have their phones close by and are a lot smarter than Mom about it. They are truly the cell phone generation.

I'm the same way. I'm not even sure how to answer the thing. I don't get reception at my house or on my drive to work, and when I'm working I can't be on it anyway! So what's the point?

Some how we got through life just fine without it...

 

[dirtwrench]

As a former salesman, my cell was my livelyhood. I learned to never be without it and always have it on. Now as a farmer in the middle of nowhere, it is my lifeline, parts ordering system, and connection to "the world." I have so far refused the smartphone/touch screen models. I doubt they would live long in my world of dirt and grease.

 

[4est_4est_Gump]

As a former salesman, my cell was my livelyhood. I learned to never be without it and always have it on. Now as a farmer in the middle of nowhere, it is my lifeline, parts ordering system, and connection to "the world." I have so far refused the smartphone/touch screen models. I doubt they would live long in my world of dirt and grease.

Do do like my kid does with her iPhone and put it in one of those water-proof cases...