Originally Posted by
pittpanther
I'm more concerned about the ambient noise of the plane engines than I am about other conversations. Have you ever worked in an office?
Yes, I spent many years working in noisy environments - offices, ICU's, ER's.
Originally Posted by
pittpanther
There can be dozens of conversations going on simultaneously - most business people just get used to it.
Many of them "just get used to it" by getting louder and
louder and
louder.
Originally Posted by
pittpanther
I don't know how to answer this one. My phone conversation will be only one of many conversations happening on the plane. Why single out my phone conversation as the only problem? What about the couple next to you, or the screaming baby across the aisle?
Because 2 people sitting next to each other almost always speak more softly than someone shouting into their cell phone - just listen to the noise level rise after the "cell phones may be turned on" announcement as the plane taxies in to the gate and suddenly half the people are shouting into their cell phones.
As to the silly "screaming baby" arguement: business people outnumber babies on planes by about 100 to 1.
Originally Posted by
pittpanther
It's public transportation, and there is no expectation of peace and quiet on the plane. If the phone helps me get two hours of work done while traveling, that's 2 hours I won't have to make up once I get to my destination.
EXACTLY! It's public
transportation not a private office! Your work problem should not be inflicted on those around you.