When someone calls you and your busy, do you have to give them explanation or tell them what your doing?

Question

The other day my sister called me and I was with my boyfriend.

My sister wanted to know what I was doing . I told her I was busy and that I was going to her back later. She got mad at me , because I did not tell what I was doing

Answer 1

I just tell people I'm in the middle of something. If they press me for details I tell them I have to go. If they get mad they will get over it.

Answer 2

lol tell her to hop off it, you have a life! depending on what i was doing, i would tell them what it was. but in some occasions i just wouldnt answer the phone and call them back when im not busy.

Answer 3

tell her to go shove her nose elsewhere

Answer 4

In my opinion your sister was very rude to ask what you were doing when you said that you were busy.  I know that she was just probably being curious as to what you were doing but to get mad when you don't want to tell her is just absurd! Its none of her buisness what you were doing if you dont want to make it her buisness!

Answer 5

Normally, when I'm busy and someone calls, I tell them briefly what I'm doing so that they don't get offended or upset. Then, I just promise to call them back later.  

Answer 6

I usually just tell people I'm busy and they understand.  But my mom and sister are kind of the same way as yours...I think they think family members should be more important than whatever you're "busy" with :/  Since they're family I usually just briefly tell them what I'm doing.

Answer 7

I'm not sure why you couldnt just tell her you were with your boyfriend. If you didnt want to tell her, it sounds like you had something to hide.

I would go to your sister if you are feeling badly about it and say "I'm sorry, I was with my boyfriend when you called but I didnt want to talk at that moment" -- explain why you didnt want to talk right them and I'm sure she will understand.

Next time, don't answer your phone, then you won't have to tell a lie....

Answer 8

if that person is related to you and important to you, you should give him an explanation especially if your a family,.,.if the person is not related to you then dont give him answer.,.ur not obliged to do so,,.

your sister need an xplanation because maybe shes just worried about you.,coz she cares for you,,.in giving ur xplanation it doesnt mean that u really tell her what did u do.,coz maybe u dnt wnt to tell her wat did u do.,just tell her,.im ok,.,i hAV just some things to arrange or make a good excuse that she will not worry

Answer 9

let that be her problem. all you have to say is "I'm busy and i'll call you back. G/L  

Answer 10

No... you're busy... so don't answer the freeekin phone!

Answer 11

you dont have to tell anyone what your are doing.  its none of their business.  just politely say at the moment you are busy and you will get back to them.  You never have to give anymore than that.  

Answer 12

if its family, i tell them, if its friends, then they just understand that im freakin busy and have a life

Answer 13

wel i generally tell who ever calls why and what i am doing but now if its only somone i know lol

Answer 14

.....You shouldn't have to tell your sister what you were doing... I could see if your boyfriend was worried about where you were.... Tell her to back off a little.

Answer 15

no, you dont have to

Answer 16

I don't think you should have to, it's your buisness.

Answer 17

well, if you're busy I think it's rude to answer the phone just to tell people you're busy. They can leave you a message and you can call back.