Inconsiderate users of United Clubs-loud phone call/speakerphone, watching videos..
Apr 23, 2017, 10:39 am
#166
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I like when they mention a customer and something about pricing. When the call is over I say "Hey, I have a friend at xxxxx, and I called to let them know that your position on the negotiation is yyyyy." It might not do me much direct good, but I suspect that it helps a lot of other potential victims in the future.
On another thread discussing overly loud business calls in the lounge, someone very clever suggested passing the loud caller a note saying:
You don't know who I am
You don't know where I work
You don't know who I know.
I thought that was very good and printed some up.
It's worked every time.
You don't know who I am
You don't know where I work
You don't know who I know.
I thought that was very good and printed some up.
It's worked every time.
The note seems like a good way to avoid direct confrontation.
Apr 23, 2017, 11:05 am
#167
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I used to think, "they want others to hear how important their business deals are."
In reality ... they are just oblivious. It's not on their radar at all. They are usually simply inconsiderate.
Apr 23, 2017, 11:25 am
#168
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Addressing only the A/V issue, perhaps lounges could have a sign at entrance saying this is a working environment and offer free ear buds (like offered on the plane)? Most would have their own already, and it might help get the message across.
Of course, the "working environment" line would probably encourage cell phone use, so maybe that's the wrong wording.
Of course, the "working environment" line would probably encourage cell phone use, so maybe that's the wrong wording.
Apr 23, 2017, 11:44 am
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Addressing only the A/V issue, perhaps lounges could have a sign at entrance saying this is a working environment and offer free ear buds (like offered on the plane)? Most would have their own already, and it might help get the message across.
Of course, the "working environment" line would probably encourage cell phone use, so maybe that's the wrong wording.
Of course, the "working environment" line would probably encourage cell phone use, so maybe that's the wrong wording.
Then again, one of ORD's UC had (has?) a designated quiet room. That didn't stop people from being loud and obnoxious in phone and in-person conversations.
Apr 23, 2017, 12:09 pm
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But seriously, I agree most business travelers do have some sort of handsfree device (I travel with two or three) . . . that's part of why I find it so annoying when they put their calls/video on the speaker.
Apr 23, 2017, 1:04 pm
#171
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What is the protocol? Calls should be made from the general seating area or from the cubicles/desks?
EWR has some closed cubes IIRC? Also some others? DEN doesn't. Of course, I couple of times I have seen these, people are just sitting in them not on a call or a webinar. Who wouldn't want a quieter place to sit? Control them and add a nominal fee, not as bad as the meeting rooms.
EWR has some closed cubes IIRC? Also some others? DEN doesn't. Of course, I couple of times I have seen these, people are just sitting in them not on a call or a webinar. Who wouldn't want a quieter place to sit? Control them and add a nominal fee, not as bad as the meeting rooms.
Apr 23, 2017, 6:08 pm
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Perhaps signage should indicate cell phone usage is allowed only in the hallways? Or some particular designated area? Hard to believe simple civility is such a difficult thing.
Apr 23, 2017, 6:33 pm
#173
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How do you argue with logic like that?
Apr 23, 2017, 11:21 pm
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Apr 23, 2017, 11:51 pm
#176
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The shame is that this is indeed a problem and passengers do not show consideration to others...
but there again... travellers always like to outdo one other....
but there again... travellers always like to outdo one other....
Apr 24, 2017, 12:19 am
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What I like to do is stand next to the offender and talk loudly on the phone too saying "just pull them to one side and tell me you miss me and love me". Seems to stop most conversations. 
Apr 24, 2017, 9:59 am
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I contemplated going up to one guy and offering to loan him money to buy a headset
But seriously, I agree most business travelers do have some sort of handsfree device (I travel with two or three) . . . that's part of why I find it so annoying when they put their calls/video on the speaker.
But seriously, I agree most business travelers do have some sort of handsfree device (I travel with two or three) . . . that's part of why I find it so annoying when they put their calls/video on the speaker.
