I can understand- I would be irritated if someone stopped a game or a good convo we were having to text about nothing of real importance (work or family emergencies and so forth I of course understand). I also do not like it when people (with me or not) text during a movie at the theater, or stuff like that. I definitely think that is rude, but at the same time, I am occasionally guilty of it. I don't check my phone often, though, and sometimes people will start freaking out if I don't reply to a text immediately. I have other things to do (like take care of 20 plus snakes, a dog, some ASFs, and a four month old infant- oh yeah, and all the housework, dishes, and laundry they make) than sit around staring at my phone in case someone texts me. I do keep it handy, though, if I am expecting a delivery or a repair man to show up, since I can't hear the door when I'm not in the front room.

I wouldn't mind a world without cell phones... or a world where they could only be used in emergencies or car breakdowns!