Q: I have a friend who keeps asking to borrow my cell phone for “a quick call.” Problem is, her calls are rarely quick, so she’s cutting into my allotted monthly minutes. Plus, she gabs away as if I’m not even there. Am I overreacting?
A: No, you’re not. It’s normal for you to feel slighted when a pal dials other friends while spending time with you. Adding injury to insult, her shooting the breeze is costing you money. You’d be wise to speak up before this situation dampens your friendship. In a non confrontational way, tell her an an occasional short call is okay. And let her know your reasons: Airtime is expensive and, most important, you want to be with her, not stand on the sidelines while she’s chatting to others. Rest assured, you’re not alone. A recent survey of cell-phone usage reveals that nine people out of ten felt slighted when someone they’re with makes a call.
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I have made it policy that unless it’s an emergency situation, no one handles my cell phone. There are too many instances of people texting or calling and abusing your good name associated with the your phone number. Besides, in this technical age, it is far more common to have a cell phone than not. Also, the amount of personal information our phone holds isn’t meant to be in anyone elses’ hands.