DEAR ABBY: We seem to be living in a time of instant gratification. I'm talking about cellphones. People think they must answer their cellphone no matter what. It's ridiculous.
When I call someone and they answer, I start talking only to be interrupted with something like, "I'm involved in something right now. Call you back!" Once, an employer told me she was in the bathtub.
My question is, why are these people answering in the first place? If you can't talk, let it go to voicemail. Unless you think I'm calling to give you money -- a lot of money -- the conversation can probably wait 10 minutes. What do you think? -- HOLDING THE PHONE IN CALIFORNIA
DEAR HOLDING THE PHONE: I agree. You'll get no argument from me.