Reception on mobiles often isnt as good as landlines and definitely not as good as talking to someone next to you so people tend to talk louder into their mobiles and occasionally end up shouting. Its a natural reaction that goes too far.

Reception on mobiles often isnt as good as landlines and definitely not as good as talking to someone next to you so people tend to talk louder into their mobiles and occasionally end up shouting. Its a natural reaction that goes too far.

Its weird, there are several times I am talking to someone who might be in a club or somewhere.  Before I realise it, I am shouting or talking rather loudly.  Makes me feel like a tight t**t at times.  

I know there is no need to to speak up but its just a natural reaction to the loud backround noise.

I prefer not to make calls in enlcosed places, though if I do get one I try to make it as short as possible.

Quote from: Alan

i dont know what all the fuss is... its no different from someone sitting next to and talking to a mate

No its not. Theres a reason phones are banned in many restaurants, even though conversion 1 on 1 is not. Planes are much much louder...

Thats the first Ive heard about that. It would be considered rude to sit at the table and talk on your phone here, but Ive not heard of any restaurant banning such behaviour. Swanky or non-swanky.

Even if you dont think you can lip read, youd be amazed how much being able to see a face changes things - conversation in posh restaurants is very muttery with the odd muffled laugh generally.

Down a phone youre clearer and louder to overcome not being able to see a face, which means everyone else can hear you clearly and succinctly too. And of course they can only hear half the conversation so it doesnt flow and can be very distracting.

EDIT: I couldnt have a long-ish conversation on a phone when around a lot of captive people anyway - I dont want them knowing my business fir a start and I know how irritating it is for me when someones talking and laughing loudly down a phone.

Oh, and I like to pace about when on my mobile.