My family does that to me all the time, & then they get offended when I tell them that they're being rude. That really hurts my ears.
2007-02-15 05:20:42 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
I specifically mean AURAL abuse-abuse to the ears.
2007-02-15 05:28:39 · update #1
Yes this can be very unpleasant and I'm surprised that your family does not realize how rude this is. I would suggest that if you cannot avoid taking their calls that you try to move the phone away from your ear as much as possible to lessen the discomfort.
I must compliment you on being the one in your family to practice telephone etiquette.
2007-02-15 05:47:40 · answer #1 · answered by ann t 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I deal with the same situation all the time. I have an Uncle that sucks his teeth and smackes on candy all day. No one will tell him what he is doing and how anoying and rude it is. Im just happy to hear that someone out there is actually speaking up.
You know why they get affended right?............ Its because they know that they are wrong. Me myself; I just leave the room or get off of the phone and say call me back whenever your done.
The only time i cant get away is if im in the car with him and we're on the highway or something. I think that something sould be done and we should not stand for this.
anyway, GOOD LUCK.........oh, by the way, you can always try the same thing on them. Get a crunchy, juicy, piece of chicken and then call Smackers up; C
hewing and smacking all while acting like you dont know what your doing and see how they like it.
2007-02-15 05:44:25 · answer #2 · answered by B.Billups 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hmm. can't say I've ever heard anyone do that. Maybe the volume on your phone is set too high?
BWAHAHA! I knew it was just a matter of time before someone MISTAKENLY accused you of spelling "aural" wrong. Pinheads!
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2007-02-15 05:23:23 · answer #3 · answered by I hate friggin' crybabies 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't picture them eating on the phone. Think of them as licking the phone instead. Hope that helps!
It sounds like you'd rather hear them talk than eat!
2007-02-15 05:24:39 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
OOh, My Bad.
I do that too. I am rude I guess. At least I don't drive while talking on the dern thing!
smile. good luck & bless
2007-02-15 05:24:30 · answer #5 · answered by Wood Smoke ~ Free2Bme! 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
oral abuse? thats the first time ive heard of that. just move away from them when they do it
2007-02-15 05:23:28 · answer #6 · answered by jenivive 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I hate it, especially something like toast or chewing gum. Theres no need for it at all.
2007-02-15 06:46:17 · answer #7 · answered by Lady Claire - Hates Bigotry 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I hate that oral abuse, and I won't put up with it. I tell them to stop, and if they don't, I hang up.
2007-02-15 05:24:58 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
hmmmm interesting, but you should definitely get over it. it is rude technically, but if it's a casual conversation, i'd let it go
2007-02-15 05:58:51 · answer #9 · answered by should be working 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, time to get a new family .
2007-02-15 05:24:05 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋