Is it bad to talk on the phone during a thunder storm?

Question

Is it bad to talk on the phone during a thunder storm?

Answer 1

Yes it is bad to talk on the phone during a thunder storm  In a emergency hold the phone well away from you to talk

Answer 2

yes on myth busters they proved that if it is a land line then you will get electrocuted.

Answer 3

yes

Answer 4

The Mythbusters did a test on this.  I think the outcome was that if it was a phone that was wired instead of cordless, there is a chance of electrocution.

Answer 5

No, you can talk on the phone at home usually but beware of cell phone usage because it has radiation and it is not advisable to use during a thunder storm. Just be careful and always use cauion whenever working on anything electrical during a storm.