[Cotton]

Do you typically take phone calls while you're watching movies?

I have a problem with people who call and expect us to pause DVDs indefinitely simply because it's a convenient time for them to be on the phone.

[Phil A]

I have Caller ID units all over the place which I can read during movies or anything else I'm doing. If it is obviously not a personal call, whether I'm watching a movie or anything else, more often than not, if I am in reach I'll pick it up and hang up so I don't need to hear the additional rings or pre-recorded message or whatever on my answering machine while I'm busy. Those don't result in a call right back. That's probably the majority of calls I'll get. If it is a personal call and I don't want to take it, I'll send an E-Mail to them later indicating sorry I missed your call but I was busy - what's up? That way I've responded and if important they can get back to me.

[movielover]

The good thing with having few friends is that my phone will ring only once in a while and when they call me then that is important. I accept calls even when I'm watching movies but I make sure that I won't interrupt my friends who are watching with me, if there are any.

[Moxy]

I usually put my phone on vibrate and then when the movie is done I will see who called. If it's important, usually the person will leave a message and if they don't then they get a return call after the movie is done.

[Phil A]

Moxy, on 20 March 2010 - 02:29 PM, said:

I usually put my phone on vibrate and then when the movie is done I will see who called. If it's important, usually the person will leave a message and if they don't then they get a return call after the movie is done.

Some of us don't have that option with land lines - vs. http://www.youtube.c...h?v=8sQHZasNuMA

[Webster]

Phil A, on 20 March 2010 - 12:34 PM, said:

Some of us don't have that option with land lines - vs. http://www.youtube.c...h?v=8sQHZasNuMA

Yes, but you can always unplug the phone from the wall! I don't take calls during movies either, unless I answer and tell them I will call them when the movie is over.

[Phil A]

Webster, on 21 March 2010 - 01:18 PM, said:

Yes, but you can always unplug the phone from the wall! I don't take calls during movies either, unless I answer and tell them I will call them when the movie is over.

It would take quite a while to do that, I have phones in just about every room (I think I have 5 phones on the main level, 4 upstairs which I could still hear and 4 in the basement, which I could hear as well but to a lesser degree). It would be easier to go into the garage and disconnect the whole line but then I couldn't get a message. It does not ring that much and as noted if it is obviously not a personal call, it is easy to pick it up and hang up. The few times it is a personal call, it is not that big a deal. If I see the number and want to pause and take a minute to listen to the answering machine that is not a big deal. It is more of a big deal to pick it up and have a long conversation that is non important to do at that instant. I always look at new phone, even though I don't use them much (just a gadget person), I have a corded 2 line phone with an answering machine in the office which also has a cordless 2-line phone and you can add expansion handsets. Not that I need another phone, but I do think the expansion handsets are more compact and look nicer than the old 2.4g two line phones I have by the listening chair in the main room and next to the bed (where I could be watching movies too) - not to mention that 5.8g will likely cause less audio interference. So I could end up getting a few new phones if the price is right (i.e. $30 for a 2 line cordless handset). I have not replaced some phones in 8-10 years as it is not a big priority. I think one of the 2.4g phones I have in the basement is about that vintage and cost me about $8. It works fine, but sooner or later will need a battery that will probably cost me more than the phone. So if I can get some something nicer looking and more convenient to place (the expansion handsets don't need to be hooked to a phone line), I'd rather have something nicer looking, newer and with a brand new battery. If something comes along that's better 8-10 years that's OK and if I see a good deal to replace old technology that I've got my money's worth from, all the better.

[SoundGuy]

Whenever I do a family night and we get together to watch movies, we don't answer the phone. It's our time to be together as a family and enjoy the movie and each other's company.

[Bronse]

Yes, it is a bit annoying to get a call when you are watching a movie. But I will still answer it. My friends will not call me unless they have something urgent to inform me about. Usually they just send text messages.

[Susie]

I hardly ever answer my phone on a normal basis. My cellphone stays on silent mode and our land line is rarely ever used or more rather many people do not call that number anymore. So, not to many interruptions on my end.