People don't know how to use phone imo. Just because you have it on you doesn't mean you have to use it. Just because it rings, you don't have to answer. So many people have this Pavlovian reaction to the ringing of a phone - they just drop everything and go answer - it amazes me, especially when I'm in the middle of a conversation and the other person's phone rings. They just stop talking to me to answer the phone! Check who it is if you want, but to cut someone off like that is just rude.

As for a cell phone vs a home phone, I'd rather spend the money on a phone I can use wherever I am rather than one that I can only use at home.

Start paying attention to people and phones - try and count the number of people who get a phone call and ignore it or turn off the ring - I doubt you'll be able to count many at all.

 

I have to have a cell phone for work. I'm in IT and support several offices so they need to be able to get in touch with me. They pay for it so that's nice. I also don't use it all that much. My wife is the worst offender. She calls me all the time, but I don't always answer it.