One of the things I enjoy about travel is the ability to experience things that you do not see in your day-to-day environment, for example, waking up to a view of the Eiffel Tower in the distance or watching the sunset over the Grand Canyon. I have been fortunate enough to be able to experience many different cities and sites around the world; however, the one thing that always intrigues me is people watching. That is watching how people respond to every day scenarios.
The one thing that intrigues me is the way that people use their cell phones. For some, it appears to be the most important thing in their lives; others never answer it when you call. I understand that there are people who need to be available to respond to phone calls in an urgent matter. If you are the leader of a country and expected to give executive orders at a moment's notice or an on-call medical specialist then responding to your mobile phone is important. However, do you really need to respond to a phone call when you are in the bathroom? I was in the airport today and there was a gentleman who decided his call was just as important as the reason he was in the bathroom. What are your thoughts about cell phone etiquette and where is the strangest place you have seen someone using a phone?
- Peter Ward