Yeah, i do the same. I don't pull it out when in lines, unless i'm half-way down the line, or near the end. NEVER when I'm being helped. That is just ANNOYING.I'm a fanatic about setting a good example for my daughter, so I DO NOT use the iPhone while I'm driving. I also don't stand on line and use the phone while a cashier is trying to help me... IT'S RUDE.
I hate to say it in a forum full of cellphone fanatics, but honestly MOST cellphone users have no manners when it's comes to their phone. Hate to tell ya, but unless you're the president or maybe a brain surgeon, you're not that important... 99.9% of your calls are nothing that couldn't wait for you to walk outside or pull over for.
i try to limit my use on my iPhone while driving . I'll text a quick texted, nothing long . I also got a bluetooth head set to be safe since using the iPhone to answer and hold to your ear would require two hands , one to pick it up one to slide the slider . I installed a holder mounted to the lower rim next to my shifter holds its nice so i can just look down if someone is calling then hit the button on my bluetooh headset to answer . if i got in an accident i prob. woudn't post it since that would be embarrasing .
Thanks man. I am a college student and I have a part time job in retail. I work in a little photo lab. All the time customers are coming up to my counter on their phone. I absolutely hate that. I usually ignore them for a while, but eventually give in because I would get in trouble.I'm a fanatic about setting a good example for my daughter, so I DO NOT use the iPhone while I'm driving. I also don't stand on line and use the phone while a cashier is trying to help me... IT'S RUDE.
I hate to say it in a forum full of cellphone fanatics, but honestly MOST cellphone users have no manners when it's comes to their phone. Hate to tell ya, but unless you're the president or maybe a brain surgeon, you're not that important... 99.9% of your calls or text messages are nothing that couldn't wait for you to pull over for. And if you're not using hands-free for calls in your moving car, you're an idiot.
The part about the phone on the lap was pretty funny.I was talking on the phone and did not even realize how fast I was going
Oh, I apologize for stopping you then. I did not see you were on the phone. Please, continue on with what your doing. If you speed up a little quicker, you might cross paths with my family and you can hit them head on and maybe your cell phone will fly into my sons lap. He has been asking for a cell phone. (no i have never said this but wanted to)
Yesterday I almost got hit by a guy who ran a red light while on his stupid ass phone. Drives me NUTS! I would imagine there are a LOT of accidents that happen because of cellphones that we don't even know about. It should be a law that when you're in an accident the police can request of copy of your cellphone records.I did not see the stop sign because I was in the middle of an important phone call.
My response is usually, "Is it important enough to die for" - I had a complaint for saying that once because they thought I was implying I was going to shoot them! I was refering to someone hitting them in the side of the car when they did not stop at the sign.
Ya know, I'm not a cashier nor do I work in retail, nor am I a waitress, but I feel very bad for those that work in those fields and have to deal with people and their cellphones! It is SO INCREDIBLY RUDE to have a conversation with someone on the phone while also trying to check out, ask a salesman questions, or even just eat dinner out. I can't believe how many people will gab on their phone while their spouse sits across from them at a restaurant or while the waitress is trying to take their order. RUDE! It's RUDE people! RUDE!Thanks man. I am a college student and I have a part time job in retail. I work in a little photo lab. All the time customers are coming up to my counter on their phone. I absolutely hate that. I usually ignore them for a while, but eventually give in because I would get in trouble.
Most often, I talk really loud, to "help" them hear me while on the phone. "HOW CAN I HELP YOU TODAY?". Some people get the hint and end their conversation.
You heard it here first folks. The iPhone helps fight crime!I use Safari to check out internet based court system for warrants on people but only do so after I am stopped. I bought one of those nice bracketron cup holder brackets for my phone and it rotates to landscape without pushing any buttons or moving anything. I also have a police computer in my car for checking national warrants and vehicle registrations, etc but it does not allow internet access.
Ok wow, so I started this thread asking this question. last night I was in the access road to get on an interstate and was reading an email on my iPhone. The road all of a sudden curved sharply to the left and I saw it too late. I ran off the road into the curb. The car was still drivable but my alignment is totally screwed. SucksSo lets hear it, has anyone gotten in an accident or close call while utilizing their fancy new toy? All stories welcome![]()