How do you get a person to stop using their phone during an in-person conversati

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   Readmikenowposted 8 years ago

   How do you get a person to stop using their phone during an in-person conversation?

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   connorjposted 8 years ago

   
   
   I suggest, (1) look them in the eye. (2) become absolutely quiet. (3) quickly grab the phone from the party. (4) kindly inform the party on the phone that they will be called back soon and terminate the call (5) proceed with your conversation (6) if the conversation cannot proceed because of the amygdalan emotionality of your friend consider a phone toss activity...
   I apologize if this is upsetting...

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      Readmikenowposted 8 years agoin reply to this

      I think this would be effective. I guess I'm not the only on getting angry with this experience.

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      connorjposted 8 years agoin reply to this

      Indeed

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      awoluz damolaposted 8 years agoin reply to this

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   liesl5858posted 8 years ago

   This is what I dislike about the new technology especially mobile phones. People even bring their mobile phone at the table during mealtimes and start texting or playing with games. I think it is disrespectful to other family members.
   
   I think you ask that person politely to put away his or her mobile phone during conversations but if he or she carries on using the mobile phone then it is time for you to leave them. Quite clearly this person have no manners to be using his mobile during conversations. I think there should be a time and place to use your mobile not when you are in conversations with other people. But this is only my opinion.

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   Edward J. Palumboposted 8 years ago

   Depending on the relationship, I would leave the table to let them address their priority or, if they're clearly aware of my irritation, tell that such behavior is rude (and I tolerate rudeness poorly). Should they fail to turn the phone off or make it necessary to surgically remove the phone from their ear or any other orifice, I would call them on my cell phone and acknowledge that this appears to be the only way to engage them in conversation. If I'm willing to accept the financial responsibility of replacing their phone, I would test the waterproof nature of the device in a glass of water, cocktail or nearby toilet. In any event, I would make my displeasure clear...and I am rarely accused of being subtle.

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   pakistamposted 8 years ago

   we can stop person after realizing him that its not good

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   Payal N Naikposted 8 years ago

   You can try labelling a tray -"phones here please " and make an initiative to keep your phone in that tray and politely ask the other person to do the same, then keep the tray aside and start the conversation.With my friends this trick works really well.

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   Jeannieinabottleposted 8 years ago

   I am just blunt with the person, but usually I try to make a joke of it.  I say something like, "I can give you a call if you will pay more attention to me that way."  You can also just get up and leave if that does not work.

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   integraterposted 8 years ago

   Next time you are in a conversation and he/she interrupts it to take call or read a message just ring him up on his mobile immediately and tell him it is not cool to repeatedly attend to his cell phone when he is having a conversation with you.Text message is also an option . Asking a person on his mobil phone, not to use his mobile phone is more effective.

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   Penny Gposted 8 years ago

   I usually just stop talking, and sit quietly and usually they get the hint. If not I said let me know when your ready to talk to me. I would like this to be to be without interruptions please. It usually works.

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    Evaneposted 8 years ago

    The answer is very simple. Tell him or her to stop using it.

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    Jade89posted 8 years ago

    Say "That's rude! Please stop it immediately!"

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    Alphadogg16posted 8 years ago

    The fastest way from point A to point be is a straight line. The simplest way would be just to tell them.

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