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Post by Jockscrap on Oct 27, 2020 12:53:10 GMT
Almost always on speaker phone or Bluetooth earphones of some variety. For lots of reasons. Much easier to hear what’s being said, my earrings don’t bang and click against the screen, I can use the phone to look up info as needed, I don’t need to hold it (at home if I’m sitting down I balance the phone on my chest!) and it allows me to go about doing other things (almost always wearing headphones). I almost never have the phone to my ear. I rarely talk on my phone in public and never on public transport. I message a lot. My DD normally phones me when she’s walking home from work, just about the time I’m usually in the kitchen preparing tea, so I always take the call on speaker or with earphones.
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Post by lisacharlotte on Oct 27, 2020 12:59:48 GMT
Driving the other day, stopped at stoplight. Woman behind me on car speaker. Both of us with windows rolled up, in city traffic and I could hear her speakers.
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Post by tyra on Oct 27, 2020 13:03:38 GMT
About 75% of the time when I am at home, alone or with the 3yr old, I am on speaker phone. SO much easier. I don't do it to everyone, usually just my mom and husband. They are the chatty ones lol No judgement whatsoever,I’m just curious why those of you that like to talk on speakerphone don’t get headsets/AirPods. Do they not work well? Seems to me it would make it easier for you to hear and not bother the people in the area. But perhaps the person on the other end can’t hear well. That is one more thing I need to keep track of. I have a headset for work. I hate it. I have earbuds and I have gone through probably a dozen pairs trying to find some that work. I have abnormally tiny ear canals/ears, so the majority of earbuds are too big or uncomfortable. Mind you, I don't use speaker around anyone at all, w/the exception of my son. He doesn't care. |
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Post by Susie_Homemaker on Oct 27, 2020 13:52:26 GMT
I use the speaker at home or in my car and walking outside if others aren't around me. I can't hear well out of my left ear so have to use my right ear for the phone and if I'm trying to multitask it's too hard to try and use my left hand (I'm right handed and that's the hand holding the phone to my ear).
I wouldn't use the speaker in a store or around others. I think that's rude and just plain annoying.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 27, 2020 13:52:58 GMT
Rarely. Only if I'm home and generally if I'm on hold and waiting for someone to take my call. That way I can continue working on whatever I'm doing.
I find it rather obnoxious.
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Post by melodyesch on Oct 27, 2020 14:17:01 GMT
Thanks for the replies. My post really wasn’t that clear, but I really meant out in public where it’s clear others can hear you. The next door neighbor is really loud and he HAS to know we hear him crystal clear.
In the Dr.’s office yesterday there was a lady talking to herself sitting across the room. She was talking at a normal volume, as if someone were sitting next to her. I realized she was wearing AirPods and was on the phone. This is not something I would have done, but since she was talking at a level she would be if she had a companion and wasn’t being obnoxious,, I didn’t put on my judgy britches.
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Post by melodyesch on Oct 27, 2020 14:21:03 GMT
I almost exclusively use my AirPods. I hate talking on the phone in general and holding a phone and limiting the use of one hand. So it’s what works best when I’m forced to conversate that way. Aren’t the AirPods amazing? My husband takes a long walk to the bakery on Saturday mornings and when he puts the phone to his mouth I can hear all sorts of wind and traffic noises. Since he’s started using the AirPods, he’s crystal clear. No idea how that works!!! |
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Post by smartypants71 on Oct 27, 2020 14:30:48 GMT
In public, never.
At home, 100%.
In my car, bluetooth.
I really do not enjoy talking on the phone, and I really don't like having it on my face.
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Post by janeliz on Oct 27, 2020 14:34:31 GMT
At my house, yes. I have a friend who calls occasionally for long chats, and I do it over speaker phone so I can walk around and do chores while we talk.
In public? No.
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Post by gizzy on Oct 27, 2020 14:55:03 GMT
Only if I'm in my car or home where no one else can hear the conversation and I need my hands free. I also tell the other person I have them on speaker when I do it and let them know xyz are in the room.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 27, 2020 14:56:23 GMT
The corded kind is constantly falling out or getting tangled and I don’t use Bluetooth near my head.What?! Am I missing some horrible disease? I use bluetooth speakers because I don't like holding the phone near my head. Am I just trading one bad for another?  You’re going to tell me to put on my tinfoil hat. DHs best friend and my “big brother“ died of glioblastoma. His tumor was right where he had to wear his company mandated Bluetooth piece. He was convinced something in the technology caused his tumor. I know it’s anecdotal and I know nothing about the actual science or not behind the technology and risk but it’s just something we can’t bring ourselves to do. I can’t see one of those damned earpieces without missing him very intensely. |
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Post by stampnscrap1128 on Oct 27, 2020 15:00:57 GMT
I hate talking on a speaker phone and I hate it when the other caller uses their speaker phone.
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Post by ktdoesntscrap on Oct 27, 2020 15:03:45 GMT
almost all the time.. but never in public
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Post by Restless Spirit on Oct 27, 2020 15:19:23 GMT
In public, never.
In my home - all the time. I have mild to moderate hearing loss in both ears. I go upstairs if my DH is home.
If I’m out in the backyard with my dogs and I don’t have my phone, I’ll answer the call on my Apple Watch. If it’s going to be a long conversation I’ll go in the house and switch to my phone. I let people know that I’m on my watch so that they know they’re on speakerphone. Everyone says it sounds like I’m on my phone.
My daughter has Bluetooth on her new Honda van. I hate it. She sounds like she’s in a tin can and I miss half of what she’s saying. They paid a fortune for that Soundsystem too. I think it’s crap.
In my car, speakerphone using the phone. My car is old and I don’t have Bluetooth. We have a state law that you have to do hands free talking. The fine is pretty hefty. Again, people tell me they can’t even tell that I’m using speakerphone.
For an older phone (iPhone X) The speakerphone is amazingly good.
When I go out for my walk or use my treadmill, I use my AirPod pros. I love my AirPod pros I think they are very comfortable.
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Post by Laurie on Oct 27, 2020 15:43:43 GMT
At home or in my car, yes. In public, never.
Likewise I don't like to be on speaker when someone is out in public. I will purposely say something embarrassing if they do. My sister kept doing it and I told her to stop. She continued on and she was at Walmart so I said hey don't forgot to pick up the Monistat for your nasty yeast infection. Hasn't been a problem since.
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Post by MZF on Oct 27, 2020 16:01:03 GMT
Usually only on calls with one of my sisters. Our calls last a long time and this way I can continue to do other things.
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Post by 1girlygirl on Oct 27, 2020 16:41:37 GMT
It drives me crazy when people use speaker phone in public spaces! My DH uses his airpods a lot on calls, and he speaks so much louder when he uses them or his phone in speaker. I leave the room because he just doesn’t get it 😂
A funny story - I was waiting in line at the grocery store the other day and the person at the cashier was on their phone via the speaker the entire time (I already think it’s rude to be on your phone when it’s your turn with the cashier). The person in line next to me began replying to the phone conversation as if they were the one on the phone. This was not even muffled by his mask. It was hilarious, and mostly because it irritated the speaker phone customer! You don’t want people involved in your conversation, then don’t have it over speaker phone!
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Post by elaine on Oct 27, 2020 16:51:23 GMT
Not in public. At home yes. I'd rather not hold the phone up to my ear if not necessary. For several reasons. This. |
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Post by ajsweetpea on Oct 27, 2020 17:12:34 GMT
Only when I am driving! When I am walking around and can hold the phone to my ear, then no. Who wants/needs everyone on the planet to hear my conversation?
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Post by Really Red on Oct 27, 2020 18:59:38 GMT
What?! Am I missing some horrible disease? I use bluetooth speakers because I don't like holding the phone near my head. Am I just trading one bad for another? You’re going to tell me to put on my tinfoil hat. DHs best friend and my “big brother“ died of glioblastoma. His tumor was right where he had to wear his company mandated Bluetooth piece. He was convinced something in the technology caused his tumor. I know it’s anecdotal and I know nothing about the actual science or not behind the technology and risk but it’s just something we can’t bring ourselves to do. I can’t see one of those damned earpieces without missing him very intensely. So. One of my dear friends died of glioblastoma, which (I think - but do not know) used to be less prevalent. She had her phone to her ear all the time and THAT is why I use a bluetooth. I absolutely think that there is something to having that phone near your head all the time. Maybe I just need to switch to wired earbuds  I am not doubting you at all @missjen |
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Post by littlemama on Oct 27, 2020 19:01:48 GMT
At home, because ds has a specialized skill of calling while Im in the middle of something.
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Post by birukitty on Oct 27, 2020 19:08:16 GMT
Never. I don't like talking on my Iphone in public anyway and only do so when absolutely necessary. When I do it is never on speaker phone. I don't even know where the button is to make it go on speaker phone-that's how much I don't use it.  At home I don't use the speaker phone either. I just don't like it. I consider it the height of rudeness to have your cell phone on speaker and use it this way for a call when you are out in public. Yes, I'm 60. But it has nothing to do with my age. Rudeness is rudeness period. No one in public needs to hear someone else's phone conversation when it is as loud as it is on speaker phone. I do understand hearing issues. Of course I do. But for those with hearing issues they can make those calls in their cars or use ear buds or other devices. For emergencies of course I would give that a pass. I like the idea of joining in to a person's conversation when they are out in public on speaker phone and you are stuck next to them like in a doctor's waiting room or when waiting in line. It's a subtle hint to them that everyone around them can hear their conversation and it might be best to take it off of the speaker. Of course you have to be careful these days and judge the situation first. |
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Post by georgiapea on Oct 27, 2020 19:12:05 GMT
In public places it would be done by those who want others to know how IMPORTANT their conversations are.
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Post by whipea on Oct 27, 2020 19:22:14 GMT
No and avoid using my phone in public. In pre-covid days if I was in a store and had to take a call I would go outside. Hate hearing people talk on the phone, speaker or not just annoys me to no end. Who cares about your cousins husband or your kid's teacher, just you.
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Post by peabrain on Oct 27, 2020 20:15:27 GMT
The last time I was in a grocery store, which feels like 3 months ago, there was a lady walking around on her speaker phone. Seemed like she enjoys a lot of drama in her life.
After the 3rd, "that's crazy!" it's maybe time to reevaluate things.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 27, 2020 20:42:14 GMT
No judgement whatsoever,I’m just curious why those of you that like to talk on speakerphone don’t get headsets/AirPods. Do they not work well? Seems to me it would make it easier for you to hear and not bother the people in the area. But perhaps the person on the other end can’t hear well. Forgot to answer this question. I can't stand anything in my ears. I have Bose headphones (as in over the head big kind), and I LOVE them but I don't walk around my house in them or outside. I never know when I will get a call, and the headphones aren't usually around. I use those more for my music and listening to movies on my iPad. If a call comes I'm when I am doing that, then certainly I take the call that way. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 27, 2020 20:44:01 GMT
You mean it's not normal to talk on speaker while holding your phone with one hand and pushing your shopping cart with the other? And stopping dead in your tracks because of something the caller told you? And causing people to go around you because, you know, your phone call is so important and who needs to pay attention to anyone around you? Or mindlessly walk the aisles and blocking shelves while loudly talking to someone on the phone. No?
I see it here alllll the time and it's so obnoxious.
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Post by workingclassdog on Oct 27, 2020 20:45:46 GMT
Yes I do. In my car alone or at home. Not out in public. I get tired of holding it by my ear and it gets warm. But not like in a store or where people can hear me unless it is just my family. My kids get irritated by it but it is my house. HA
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Post by Deleted on Oct 27, 2020 21:22:15 GMT
You’re going to tell me to put on my tinfoil hat. DHs best friend and my “big brother“ died of glioblastoma. His tumor was right where he had to wear his company mandated Bluetooth piece. He was convinced something in the technology caused his tumor. I know it’s anecdotal and I know nothing about the actual science or not behind the technology and risk but it’s just something we can’t bring ourselves to do. I can’t see one of those damned earpieces without missing him very intensely. So. One of my dear friends died of glioblastoma, which (I think - but do not know) used to be less prevalent. She had her phone to her ear all the time and THAT is why I use a bluetooth. I absolutely think that there is something to having that phone near your head all the time. Maybe I just need to switch to wired earbuds I am not doubting you at all @missjen Glioblastoma sucks. I’m sorry it touched you too. |
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Post by cmpeter on Oct 27, 2020 22:36:54 GMT
Never like what you describe. I would either use my headset or if in the car, connect to my car audio. I am on work calls almost all day long but use a Jabra puck (hands free speaker). But, I work from home and no one else is in my office.
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I am not doubting you at all @missjen
