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Do you ever turn off your cell phone?

Asked by Diane , 8th May Answer this now »
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Yes, My phone is off more than it is on, Only a few people have my cell phone number. School, husband, closest friends. When turned on, I keep it in vibrate so not to annoy others.
I don't take it with me into day care, either dropping off or picking up. I like to have that time to talk to our provider and re focus on my daughter.
Absolutely! I actually just caved and got a cell phone last fall. I hate the idea of someone being able to reach me 24/7. Leave a message!
I don't often shut my phone off but it's not always nearby where I can hear it or get to it. I always keep it close if my kids are not with me in case they need to reach me. Anybody else can leave a message.
during work hours, no. After work and on the weekends, there is no one (ok, maybe other than my children) that I want or need to be that accessible to. As long as I haven't committed to someone (usually the kids) to being available, the cell is at home or shut off.
I don't turn it off, but I am very good at ignoring it or "accidentally" leaving it in the car. LOL
Off? No. I do shut off the ringer though and I do take advantage of voicemail technology. :D

That said, I would prefer to take a call quickly whenever possible/reasonable versus having to check voicemail and try to connect w/someone later.
No, but I forget it a lot.:)
I often, often want to but every time I do I miss important calls (or at least the caller thinks it is important) and I get fussed out. It's just easier to screen calls. Plus, both of my kids are in school and I need to be available for them.

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