1 in 8 Take Fake Phone Calls to Avoid Talking to Others 160
A survey conducted by the Pew Internet & American Life Project found that people are lying 13% of the time when they say they have to take a cell phone call around you. That number jumps to an inconsiderate 30% in the 18- to 29-year-old age group. The survey also found that 42% of the 18-to-29 group "have had trouble doing something because they did not have their phone nearby." More than a quarter of survey respondents...sorry, I have to take this call.
First post (Score:5, Funny)
I'd post something worthwhile but I need to take this call. . .
Re:App idea (Score:5, Funny)
It's a bit hard to convincingly fake taking a phone call when your phone is not ringing.
But more effective in the long term if you do it right...
Them: Blah blah blah
Me: Oh, that's my cell phone, gotta take this
Them: But I didn't hear it ring...
Me: [reaches into pocket, draws out nothing, looks into empty hand] It's the president!
Them: You don't even have a cell phone...
Me: [thumb to ear and pinkie in front of mouth] Yes Mr. President! TERRIBLY fucking boring! Ugly too!
Them: [never talks to me again]