Annoying Cellphones

Re “We’re Too Hung Up on Our Cellphones,” Voices, Aug. 21: Kathy Pezdek takes issue with cellphone users who cannot turn them off, even for a while, no matter if what they are doing requires one’s full attention. She does allow for their use as a convenience, such as using hers in grocery stores. Has she ever heard of making a list?

Cellphone use has become another form of rudeness and a general annoyance. Their intrusiveness can be heard daily at banks, dentists’ offices and even classrooms. Perhaps these chatty folks can be relegated to the same areas as smokers.

Richard Baker

Beverly Hills