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? His troubles could be solved by not sharing his private number to people he does not want him calling. Like his professional contacts. Just switch numbers an

? His troubles could be solved by not sharing his private number to people he does not want him calling. Like his professional contacts. Just switch numbers and don't share the new one. He mentions he can focus on a conversation rather than play on his cell - but owns an iPad. Not sure what his issue really is. Life without a cell phone is awesom until you need it. Like when you have an emergency and need to call for help. Mobile phones have saved countless of lives. Be it to call for help for yourself or for someone else in need - without leaving them alone to find a goddam phone. Next up: Life without arms.

nbrogi 13y ago
You're probably right. I looked into having a private number, but from other people's experience your number always gets shared. You might give it to 1 person for some reason and you end up with everyone knowing your number. Also, if someone asks for your number how can you say you don't want to give it to him?
- bkurtz13 13y ago
  You could try whitelisting only numbers that are in your contact list.
  - nbrogi 13y ago
    Yep tried that, too :-) I've long had this prob. with getting interrupted by calls. Again, people would get mad that I ignored them, or that I wasn't available. Somehow, since you don't have a cell phone they don't get offended or complain (I'm talking about clients in particular).
    - avenger123 13y ago
      "Again, people would get mad that I ignored them, or that I wasn't available." I find this interesting.. I don't have an expectation that someone is always going to answer their phone... that's what voicemail is for. I also don't give the expectation that I will answer my phone on every ring the first time.
      - nbrogi 13y ago
        My clients were much worse I guess... Do you need a web app? :-)
    - 6d0debc071 13y ago
      It's not personal if you don't have a cell, whereas if you do it makes it look like a decision not to talk to them in particular. That's one of the reasons my voicemail makes excuse for not picking up. "Hi, I'm probably in a meeting or driving at the moment. If you call back between X and Y, then I should be available, or, if you prefer, you can send a text or email. Else, leave a message after the beep. Thanks! ^_^"
      - nbrogi 13y ago
        Yep, totally agree :-)

nbrogi 13y ago

You're probably right. I looked into having a private number, but from other people's experience your number always gets shared. You might give it to 1 person for some reason and you end up with everyone knowing your number. Also, if someone asks for your number how can you say you don't want to give it to him?

bkurtz13 13y ago
You could try whitelisting only numbers that are in your contact list.
- nbrogi 13y ago
  Yep tried that, too :-) I've long had this prob. with getting interrupted by calls. Again, people would get mad that I ignored them, or that I wasn't available. Somehow, since you don't have a cell phone they don't get offended or complain (I'm talking about clients in particular).
  - avenger123 13y ago
    "Again, people would get mad that I ignored them, or that I wasn't available." I find this interesting.. I don't have an expectation that someone is always going to answer their phone... that's what voicemail is for. I also don't give the expectation that I will answer my phone on every ring the first time.
    - nbrogi 13y ago
      My clients were much worse I guess... Do you need a web app? :-)
  - 6d0debc071 13y ago
    It's not personal if you don't have a cell, whereas if you do it makes it look like a decision not to talk to them in particular. That's one of the reasons my voicemail makes excuse for not picking up. "Hi, I'm probably in a meeting or driving at the moment. If you call back between X and Y, then I should be available, or, if you prefer, you can send a text or email. Else, leave a message after the beep. Thanks! ^_^"
    - nbrogi 13y ago
      Yep, totally agree :-)