Although the project sounds cool there is no way I think I could switch my phone off or ignore it while I am out having a meal. During lunch and dinner I actually enjoy catching up on emails on my iPhone and the messages and pictures from our diwaniya BBM group on my Blackberry. [Link]
16 replies on “My phone is off for you”
Absolutely fantastic idea! And Matt, I can understand catching up on email if you are dining alone, but if you have company then it’s a bit rude, is it not? 😉
It’s ruder calling me Matt 😉
“During lunch and dinner I actually enjoy catching up on emails on my iPhone and the messages and pictures from our diwaniya BBM group on my Blackberry.”
I wonder how your lunch/dinner companion(s) feel
I think it just depends on the country in which you live. In the States, I consider it a bit rude if you are on the phone at the table not only for a table mate but also fellow diner’s around you.
In Kuwait, however, it seems to be a little more acceptable to take calls or scroll thru emails, chat, or surf the web.
Matt likes to eat alone.
in kuwait people are chatting on their blackberry drinking,eating,driving,talking to other people,paying money at the super market, and most importantly when taking a shit lolzzz
If I’m having lunch or dinner alone,that won’t be a problem but if I’m with someone I would prefere to involve myself in a more important conversation and socialize rather than keeping my eyes on my phone. The same way you expect people to give you their attention while you’re talking they want it in return otherwise it’s sooo rude!
Its a great idea!
Matt, we do not care if you hate it!
Unless you forgot your table manners 😛
I’d like a badge ( for shop assistants)I could wear when I go shopping that says ” if I need your help I’ll ask for it”.
I always thought of this, but I never said it loud.. Being a gentelman, I always keep my cell on silent mode…
again “My phone is OFF for You…! “
i like how the sign is in Magenta .. very 248am 😛
@Mark : LOL, sorry for that, I had just been chatting to my friend Matt on the phone and didn’t realise I types his name instead!
Mark, (a little bit off-topic) but, you did not mention anything about the iPhone 4 ???
You need a nailcut mate! 😉
Thats not a pic of my hand dude
this is a habit that drove me nuts when i lived in MENA.. totally rude to be ignoring your dinner/lunch/drink friends, in case someone more interesting comes along or god help you might miss a missed call.
if we’re out spending time together, then pay attention to what i have to say.. or don’t bother turning up again..