>>but trust me, I am fully capable of making a purchase and talking on a phone at the same time, just as if my friend on the phone were physically present with me.
Based on my experience being in line behind such people, this is NOT true for the vast majority of cell phone users. I have no problem with these rules by businesses and applaud them for it. Pause your conversation, single task for a minute, complete your transaction, and get the he** out of the way. Then carry on your conversation.
K.Komando ripped off emily post.
The rules have changed, common courtesy and common sense still rule.
we live in a 24hr business cycle. If someone has to take a call and THEN step out it is totally fine.
It is just the social calls that can wait.