Why do people?

[Candyman]

Why do people come to shop with their ipod and headphones on?. Why do people come to shop and talk on the cellphone, sometimes for the whole time they are there.

It is really disturbing to me that both these devices are used so much in so many places. I think to some extent it is disrespectful. But that is just me. I mean I don't mind if you use your cellphone but not to talk for like a half hour, do it away from others.

But the ipod thing to me is ridiculous. I love music but I don't need to hear it every second of the day.

 

[FUKUMAN]

Dude you are one weird kid.

 

[Bubba]

Ask yourself why it bothers you.

Maybe insecurity comes to mind. Or maybe you were never breast fed :666:

Darn I am bad :neutral:

 

[SillyGirl]

I can't remember the details, but I skimmed an article awhile back that explained there is an actual biological reason that it is so annoying to overhear someone on their cell phone. Something about it being more strain on the brain to only be hearing half of a conversation.

As far as the ipod, when I wear mine in public it's because I don't feel like making idle chitchat with strangers. It's an anti-smalltalk force field.

 

[tboy]

I hate to say it but I agree with him this time. The WORST is when people are rapping on their cellphone while waiting to be served at a coffeeshop or something. Then they're too busy talking to answer questions like: do you want fries with that or ??? and it always takes them twice as long because they are pre-occupied. What are you, an ER doc talking someone through a surgery? Talking a pilot down through an emergency? Hang up the fricken phone and call them back after you're done at the counter. I don't know why so many people have to be in contact with everyone ELSE 24/7.

I'm actually surprised someone hasn't been killed while on the hands free phone. I was in Home Depot with a customer and he said something like "fuck off" into his headset in front of another guy, the guy thought he said it to him, and gave him a shove and said "what'd you say to me, WHAT"D YOU SAY TO ME???? Then my customer pointed to his phone....He hung up and said to me "can you believe that guy, jesus" I said "dude, I don't blame him a bit, you WERE talking quite loud and how was he to know you had a blue tooth in your ear"???

The same problem happened in the 80's with walkmans that's happening now with MP3 players. Isolation from your surroundings. It is dangerous as in that young girl who got run over by a dump truck while texting. I know I've come across people blocking the aisle at the grocery store and you say "excuse me" trying to get by and they can't hear you over their headphones. One time I said it three times then barged right past. They were aghast, I said "I politely said excuse me three fricken times....".....

I can see if you're zoning on the bus on the way home after a long day. Laying back in the park, jogging, or ??? But if you're going into a store, or exiting a bus, or subway, turn off your fricken music, complete the task at hand, then turn it on again. There's a reason they made it illegal to wear headphones while driving: you're not giving your full attention to what you're doing.

 

[Guido]

It can be very distracting, although I've been guilty of it with my cell phone.

If I can ask a question, Candyman have you licked a pussy yet?

 

[Dan]

I always go for walks with my Ipod, that's what it's made for. I enjoy my walks or runs so much more, mind you I keep it at a sound level that I can still somewhat hear what's going on around me.

 

[tboy]

I always go for walks with my Ipod, that's what it's made for. I enjoy my walks or runs so much more, mind you I keep it at a sound level that I can still somewhat hear what's going on around me.

That's the prudent thing to do...people don't realize that we only have so many senses to warn us of danger....remove one of those senses and your odds of getting hurt are that much greater.

I remember back when walkmans were all the rage, a LOT of women (dumb) went out jogging at night wearing them and pffft they became victims. The police at the time put out a warning for women NOT to do this. If they did this now women would be aghast at the thought of a policeman telling them what they can and cannot do. They'd probably arrange an IPOD walk to protest......

 

[SillyGirl]

That's the prudent thing to do...people don't realize that we only have so many senses to warn us of danger....remove one of those senses and your odds of getting hurt are that much greater.

I remember back when walkmans were all the rage, a LOT of women (dumb) went out jogging at night wearing them and pffft they became victims. The police at the time put out a warning for women NOT to do this. If they did this now women would be aghast at the thought of a policeman telling them what they can and cannot do. They'd probably arrange an IPOD walk to protest......

Maybe eight years ago I read an article, I think it was Newsweek? Maybe Time. They did a survey of 100 convicted street-rapists, one of the questions was what was the #1 thing they looked for when selecting a victim...most of them said someone with headphones/earbuds was best for sneaking up on. I think Ponytail also came in high on the list.

I rarely talk on my cellphone, but if I have to in public I try to step away from people.

 

[tboy]

Maybe eight years ago I read an article, I think it was Newsweek? Maybe Time. They did a survey of 100 convicted street-rapists, one of the questions was what was the #1 thing they looked for when selecting a victim...most of them said someone with headphones/earbuds was best for sneaking up on. I think Ponytail also came in high on the list.

I rarely talk on my cellphone, but if I have to in public I try to step away from people.

Exactly. Not only is it good for YOUR privacy but for the sake of others not having to hear someone rapping into a phone.

As for your article, now that you brought up the ponytail, that reminded me it was probably the same or similar article repeated up here......

 

[Jerkthis]

It's amazing how many people walk around totally unaware of their surroundings because of distractions. I remember as a younger lugan I would drive around with my music blaring out my window until I almost was hit by an emergency vehicle which I didn't hear at all. I spun around in the intersection and seen my life flash before my eyes. It really brought me to reality and also allowed me to realize I wasn't getting laid enough and decided I needed to see SP's. It was perfect, 2 issues solve in one flash back.

 

[Jesus Quintana]

You know that Keystone Beer commercial where the guy keeps thinking that the chick is talking to him even though she has a bluetooth earpiece?
Fuck that fucking bitch. If you are speaking loud and clear and looking in my direction then you are talking to me.
(I've got a lawyer friend who'll talk on his bluetooth while driving and no matter what the law says some people are really fucking dangerous while talking and not concentrating on what they are doing be it driving, walking, cycling, or rubbing one out. Last time I went somewhere with him after warning him twice about road hazards and his giving me a "Hey you mind? I'm on the phone!" I kept my mouth shut and he backed into a mailbox. I told him I'd have warned him but he was on the phone.)
Anyhow in my book - manners and intelligence dictates that you not talk on the phone in a public place. Well manners and the fact that the majority of my friends names end in vowels.
iPod owners? Don't bother me but don't start talking to me THEN have to pull out your earplugs when I answer your question. and have the repeat myself.

 

[Curly]

It's amazing how many people walk around totally unaware of their surroundings because of distractions. I remember as a younger lugan I would drive around with my music blaring out my window until I almost was hit by an emergency vehicle which I didn't hear at all. I spun around in the intersection and seen my life flash before my eyes. It really brought me to reality and also allowed me to realize I wasn't getting laid enough and decided I needed to see SP's. It was perfect, 2 issues solve in one flash back.

I drive through the city a lot and have to have eyes behind my eyes to avoid cyclists with their headphones full blast. what would happen if I hit one of them, would be my fault?.

 

[Bill The Pirate]

It bugs how today when you are having a conversation with someone and their cell rings, they almost always answer. I feel like saying... excuse me, are we talking or not. I must be getting grumpy because now a days when they do it I walk away or I make myself busy doing something else so the cell phone person needs to wait for me.

 

[Unreadable]

Nothing new, head phones for portable music devices have been around for 30 years or so, when Sony introduced the "WalkMan".

 

[-b]

I use my ipod when I need to feel calm, I am not a person for crowds, also I do not like when sales people keep asking if I need help etc.......
As for my phone, I texts a lot......I do not like having people listening to my conversations.
I will let it go to the answering machine......if I am alone then I answer.......most of my friends and myself including, are too busy with jobs to be phoning and texting all day..........also some of the conversations are "R" rated......Also I have issues when kids are around......

 

[tboy]

It bugs how today when you are having a conversation with someone and their cell rings, they almost always answer. I feel like saying... excuse me, are we talking or not. I must be getting grumpy because now a days when they do it I walk away or I make myself busy doing something else so the cell phone person needs to wait for me.

I feel you.....that bugs the piss out of me.....now if they check the number and it's an emergency? Hell, answer the phone, but if it's somebody else just looking to chat, call em back when you get home or when you're alone.

I think I told you this story before:

Buddy calls me up and says : let's go to dinner.

I get cleaned up, drive over to his place, pick him up. Where we going? How about X? sure let's go.
Ding text message
tap tap tap he respond giggle
Ding text message
tap tap tap he respond giggle
Ding text message
tap tap tap he respond giggle
Ding text message
tap tap tap he respond giggle

All the while I'm trying to talk to him and his nose is buried in his iphone.

I've had enough, I turn around and get back to his place, pull up in front and stop.

He finally looks up, hey what are we doing here?

I said "you're getting out so you can go have dinner with whomever you're texting"

 

[tboy]

Also I have issues when kids are around......

ummmm you have more issues than just that!! lol......heck, I think you have more issues than time magazine!

 

[-b]

ummmm you have more issues than just that!! lol......heck, I think you have more issues than time magazine!

Hey Hon, I know you just want to meet me in real life........


But if I was into guys again there are 2 already hoping I would be with them.......

 

[smash]

I put on my ipod on purpose when I shop in certain stores. I dont like when sales folk always bagger me or try to sell me something so I turn up my music real loud so they leave me alone. If I need help i'd ask for it but 99.9% of the time I know what I want and how to get it, I like to be left alone when I shop. If theres one thing I hate is pushy sales people or the ones that actually think that thery're gunna talk me into buying something that I dont want.

Harry Rosen is know for baggering you and following you around the store. I turn the music right up when I enter there and ignore the sales people.