> * I may look annoyed, or even pull out my phone and start browsing news* If I, as an interviewer, ever did that I would: a) expect the candidate to walk out

> * I may look annoyed, or even pull out my phone and start browsing news* If I, as an interviewer, ever did that I would: a) expect the candidate to walk out, and b) get told off by pretty much everyone in the company. Deservedly. I really cannot think of a ruder way to express "you do not matter" sentiment than completely ignoring the candidate and flip through random stuff on my phone - while conducting an interview.