Is it rude to answer your cell phone when out to dinner?

Question

I'm talking about middle of the road restaurants, not McDonalds or anything. But my boyfriend does it all the time.

He answers for work stuff: is that rude?

He answers when his son calls: is that rude?

thx

Answer 1

Yes, it is rude.   I'm so tired of cell phones.   When I'm with some of my children it's like they are addicted to that phone.   My husband thinks our daughter has a permanent ear attachment to hers.

Answer 2

Yes, talk to him about it. A time for you comes in there too.There is a time for his son always. Pick your battles and you'll come out happier.

Answer 3

Yes, it is very rude. We have a rule in our house that during dinner hour all phones are turned off and the house phone comes off the hook. When we go out to dinner, we turn our phones off. This is time that a couple should spend together with no interruptions. The only time I would think it would be acceptable is when someone is on call for their job but other than that, they should be turned off.

Answer 4

Yes, it is particularly discourteous to plug one's self into a phone as though the person sitting across from you is a coffee cup.  You just have to sit there and endure.

Before your next dinner out, tell you bf that you would appreciate it if he would leave his phone in the car until after dinner.

Answer 5

Oh come off it people!

It is not rude to answer the cell phone at all, even if it's a friend. What if that friend is in jeopardy or there's something terribly wrong? What if his work requires him to answer 24/7? You never know what one may need so it's always best to answer the phone. If it's not an emergency, then he should just say "hi I'm fine, but I'm busy. I'll call you later."

And the audacity of you to question if his son's calling is rude. No matter what age he is, that is his family member. You have no right to impose on his communication with him. You sound like you're ready to be the evil step-mom.

Now, if your b/f gets on the phone and starts gabbing away over trivial and casual things that could be saved for later, then YEAH that's rude. But simply answering the phone isn't being disrespectful, it's showing that he cares about the people in his life. Let's see what happens when you're stranded on the road and your b/f doesn't answer because he's too busy trying to be polite.

Answer 6

no and no.

His work may require he be available. Even if they don't, they know they can count on him. That means they will probably try to keep him around for a long time and keep giving him  more money. Also, when he chooses to leave, it will be for something better, not because he got downsized.

His son should always know that he is just a phone call away from his dad. I don't know how old he is, but everyone is different. Just the mention of it shows that he and his 1st wife or "baby's momma" are not together, and that means there are extemporaneous issues involved.

Do not try to come between them in any way, you might find that you are left out in the cold. Make sure the son trusts you and supports the relationship that a father and his son should have-always available to your son.

Answer 7

yes its rude. Its also rude to order food, rent a car, or buy anything while on the phone. those are the people who get robbed in the parking lot while walking to there car cause they don't notice the thug standing on the side looking at them cause they're to busy on there phone

Answer 8

  Yes.  It is very rude.  He should put his phone on vibrate.  When it rings he should let it go to voice mail.  If it's his son he could ask to be excused to return the call(no more than 5 minutes) or wait until you are finished w/ dinner.  Bussiness calls are a no, no at resturants.

Answer 9

I would have my cell phone turned off when I am in a restaurant.  If they really want you, they can call later.

Basically speaking, I don't give callers any kind of a chance to get through when I don't want to be disturbed. It is more important for me to share time with my woman than have somebody else bother me at dinner.

Answer 10

Yes, definitely. Even in McDonald's if you're eating with someone.

Answer 11

VERY RUDE. It's like saying "Well, I'm here with you, but everyone and anyone is more important, so don't be surprised if I answer my phone at your expense"

Answer 12

I think it is, when you dine with others.  

Answer 13

I think alot of it has to do with how long you have been together,and who the calls are from.  If he is just answering the ones from work and his son I think that is okay.  If he is taking calls from his buddies and having a long conversation with them that is rude.  Work and family are very important.  If he doesn't answer the ones from work maybe it will affect his work.  I don't believe in not taking calls from your kids.  I would think it would be worse if he didn't answer the calls from his son.  It shows he's a good dad.  If it really bothers you let him know and ask him to keep the calls short while you are out together.  

Answer 14

Yes, sitting at the table with someone and answering the cell phone is rude.  If they feel the need to speak with the caller, they should excuse themselves from the table and go to a private area to speak.  Cell phones should not even be ringing in public places.

Answer 15

This is the age of communication.  It's ok and sometimes necessary when the phone is on vibrate and the conversation is very short.

Answer 16

if it's a multimillion dollar deal, or a person in jeopardy then no.-blurey