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It’s absolutely infuriating. I don’t mind people talking around me but the type of painful noise a phone speaker puts out is just plain irritating. It’s complet
by SilverElfin 8mo ago
It’s absolutely infuriating. I don’t mind people talking around me but the type of painful noise a phone speaker puts out is just plain irritating. It’s completely rude and inconsiderate to be on speakerphone in public. I see it all the time on public transit and in cafes. You also often see people play videos or games (especially kids) without headphones on airplanes - although now airplanes are cracking down on that.
I think the issue is a general increase in anti-social behavior - but part of it is definitely cultural. As an example, I never see Japanese people on their speakerphones in public. Some other cultures seem more likely to view it as acceptable (or just care less about how they impact others). I’ve also noticed that elderly people are much more likely to be on speakerphones taking calls with the volume at max, so personally I think there’s an age aspect too.
- blell 8mo ago> As an example, I never see Japanese people on their speakerphones in public. Some other cultures seem more likely to view it as acceptable. Demographics is everything. Import speakerphone users, get speakerphone usage.
- dwd 8mo agoSome cultural groups also seem more likely to make video calls, where they are walking and talking to someone on their phone screen. Still not a reason not to use headphones as all but the cheapest come with a built-in microphone.
- SapporoChris 8mo ago>As an example, I never see Japanese people on their speakerphones in public. It does happen. I do not see it frequently, but I do see it. I've seen/heard bicyclists on their phones. I've seen walkers video chatting. They tend to be less aware of their surroundings and are a nuisance by moving slower than normal and erratically.
- Khaine 8mo agoIts like since COVID everyone forgot their manners in public.