Isn't it rude to carry on a conversation with someone on the phone in the presence of someone else

[friendlyfoxes]

Assuming it's not an emergency?

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Why would a passenger use hands free?

I agree that it depends on the circumstances, but it can be very rude.

I have a family member who sometimes comes to stay. They arrive, I offer a cup of tea and then, whilst I'm making it (with them standing beside me) they will immediately start calling other people to tell them where they are and what their journey was like and just generally having a chat. Before they've said more than hello to me and my family. It's breathtakingly rude and very much makes me feel ignored, boring and second best. They are also very much a texting / using a lap top whilst in company person. Once, even during a family meal out at a restaurant.

If it is unavoidable, you should have either said to your friend in advance "so sorry, I'm waiting on a call from the letting agent/ school...etc." or give a brief summary just before you answer "it's the vet, sorry, I have to take this." I think calls from a professional person are understandable.

However social calls when you are with someone else is rude. It is the equivalent to standing talking to someone at a party then turning away from them as soon as someone else comes along without any introduction or inclusion, leaving the first person like a lemon.

If you are already in their company and they take a call, they should deal with whatever it is (assuming it's an important matter) and finish the call. Social calls - tell them you're with someone and ask caller to ring back later.

If they are already on the phone (for any reason) then you can wait, they were talking to the person on the phone first and you don't automatically take precedence just because you're physically present.

I have experience in car with someone, & they continue engage in phone calls for a longer time, I think they are rude & have no respect. I will never attend calls when I'm with someone unless important. I will totally give attention to the person with me.

I personally wouldn’t be bothered by it - but I am quite easy going and laid back

Guys. The date....

@GreenBit

Maybe totally give your attention to the date of the thread.