Originally Posted by
sadhakim
2) When I exit the baggage claim area with my bag once I was talking on my cell phone to someone outside and the guy got pissed. Is there a rule not to use your cell phone at that point? I cant see what the problem was because when you hand him the customs form he'll only pull you aside if their is a problem, so why cant you talk on your phone?
Yapping on your cell phone when interacting with another human being standing in front of you (CBSA agent, cashier, waiter, etc.) is just plain rude! A part of basic manner that seems to have gotten lost in the 21st century.