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Answering the phone in the middle of a conversation?

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Tacocatgoatcheesepizza · 04/10/2025 08:53

No it’s not a big deal, and no we didn’t have a big row about it, I’m just interested to know what other people think.

Yesterday DH and I were in the middle of a conversation (not about anything particularly important) His friend rang and he answered it, even though we were talking. He often does this, even in mealtimes which drives me mad. I think it’s rude and he should just call them back when we’re finished. He thinks he should answer the phone. He was also annoyed because his friend heard me complain that we were talking and he thinks that was rude of me.

YANBU - it is rude to answer the phone, he should just call friend back when we’re done in a few minutes

YABU - it’s ok to take the call as (DH’s argument) you don’t know what they want and it’s rude not not to pick up

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HeadsWinTailsLose · 04/10/2025 08:56

Does he just cut you off and answer or does he say, Mike’s calling I need to get this? The first is rude, second not so bad.

Princessconsuelabananahammock9 · 04/10/2025 08:56

Yes I would answer the phone. I don’t think it’s rude when you are with your spouse.
I think complaining about it so the friend can hear is rude.