|Generally speaking, the use of a mobile telephone is an intrusive act when in company. In fact it can be considered intrusive even when in proximity; such as when one is in a busy public place, a train carriage or even walking on the street. One must remember that those around you can hear your side of the conversation and cannot help but do so. The details of the chatter compel them to eavesdrop and occupy their thoughts with your dialogue against their will. This is poor form.|
Insensitive is the friend who answers a call mid-conversation. Rude is the friend who does this repeatedly. Unforgivable, one who initiates trivial calls or text messages when in company. Switch off your phone when with friends, otherwise you communicate to them the message that there is someone more important than them vying for your attention. If this is true then you have no business expecting your friends to value your friendship. They too will probably want to be elsewhere rather than spend time as a filler between your phone calls. Show your friends respect and you will keep them.