chapter8 question2

Cellular phones: My pet peeve is having to listen to overly loud and sometimes inappropriate cell phone conversations while commuting. It seems as though far too many people seems to forget the public is not their private home and maybe, just maybe other people are not interested in their private life. I also detest the number of people who attempt to drive and talk on their cellphones (HELLO HANDSFREE BECAME THE LAW LAST JULY) and act offended when you politely remind them not to run you over.
Answering machines: I have less of a problem with. As long as the message isn't more than 30 seconds I'm fine.
Conference Calls: I use them infrequently but through the use of Eluminate I generally remember to identify myself before speaking.
Faxes: I rarely fax.
Timing Communications: I detest telemarketers who conveniently call during the dinner hour. Very lame.
Screen names and ring tones: I think it's a good idea to have have multiple email accounts in order maintain one's individuality. I think there's a way to balance one's creativity with a more polished and mature image.
Call waiting doesn't bother me provided the person on the other end gives a heads up that they need to take another call and provided the conversation doesn't last more than a few minutes. If it does I simply hang up. Unless I'm talking to someone out of state, I don't place a real premium on lengthy phone conversations.