That's an etiquette issue though, and there are always going to be rude and distracted people. Some seem terribly OCD and can't deal with leaving a message unchecked. Again, this is a matter of people realizing that the phone doesn't rule their life - they do - and that you letting it rule your actions makes you the bad person.
On the other hand - and this could be just a personal thing - many of my circles of friends are managers or have odd hours at work or things they get updates on (science-y things) and thus will check their phone if it buzzes and then put it away if it's not dire. The only one I know who HAS to respond is already a rude bitch who only listens with half an ear no matter what. My boyfriend manages a photography studio and frequently gets calls, but politely excuses himself and leaves the room so he can take it, then comes back with phone pocketed. It's how they manage these things that makes the difference.
On the other hand - and this could be just a personal thing - many of my circles of friends are managers or have odd hours at work or things they get updates on (science-y things) and thus will check their phone if it buzzes and then put it away if it's not dire. The only one I know who HAS to respond is already a rude bitch who only listens with half an ear no matter what. My boyfriend manages a photography studio and frequently gets calls, but politely excuses himself and leaves the room so he can take it, then comes back with phone pocketed. It's how they manage these things that makes the difference.
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