2006-06-22 04:26:03 · 14 answers · asked by hammysammy 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Yes! At least return the call and let the person know you don't want to talk to him/her. If you feel that you're dealing with a stalker, however, go to the police. Calling someone who's stalking you is not a good idea - it might make them think they're getting your attention, in which case they'll continue to harass you.
2006-06-22 04:29:53 · answer #1 · answered by thatsie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd say it depends on who the "someone" is. If the someone is a telemarketer, and you didn't ask to be contacted, then heck no.
But if it's your Mom or a friend, then it's absolutely rude.
If it's someone you dated once and have no desire to see again, then you should have returned the call a few messages ago (although after MAYBE the third call without a response he / she probably should have figured it out).
The bottom line is, generally, it is RUDE to not return a phone call.
2006-06-27 15:11:04 · answer #2 · answered by cboni2000 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sort of...you would think by call 4 they would get the hint...the polite thing to have done would have been to call back at least number 3 to say life is hectic and you're really busy yada yada yada...but someone that would call over 6 times is obviously a few cards short of a full deck and you might just have be a bit more blunt. I know when I broke up with a psycho I just had my phone number changed and made sure it was unlisted!
2006-06-22 04:40:14 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is it rude to not return a phone call if someone continues to call and leave messages?
absolutely not.........if you don't return their message...they should get the hint and stop calling.
but if it is your mother or dear sweet grandmother---you better answer
2006-06-22 05:53:54 · answer #4 · answered by Moma 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That depends...what type of relationship are you attempting to have with this person? If it is someone that you potentially care about, then you should return the call. If it is someone that will keep calling unless you call back and make it a point to tell them not to call, then you should call. Either way you should call, unless you might feel it to be detrimental.
2006-06-22 04:30:46 · answer #5 · answered by Faith C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I didn't use to think so, but ya, its rude.
I guess the polite thing to do would be to answer their call and just tell them you'll call them back later. After awhile they'll get the hint (hopefully).
2006-06-22 04:30:47 · answer #6 · answered by NyceGyrl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is rude. Of course, it is also rude for them to continue to harrangue you by calling constantly.
2006-06-22 04:59:35 · answer #7 · answered by Goose&Tonic 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yea it's rude, try growing a pair and telling the person that you don't want to talk
2006-06-22 04:29:20 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not at all. Maybe they will get the hint that you don't wanna talk and eventually the messages will stop.
2006-06-28 04:20:16 · answer #9 · answered by GOUTVOLS 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably, unless they are a bill collector or someone trying to sell windows or vinyl siding.
2006-06-22 04:31:27 · answer #10 · answered by quikzip7 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋