You know what’s more annoying than hearing one side of a cellphone conversation you’re not a part of?  Hearing both sides.  Loudly.  With beeps interspersed.

I’ve owned a Nextel.  I’ve used a Nextel.  I’m going to introduce you to a concept that must be completely alien to you.  It’s a concept called “keep your conversation to yourself!”  And you know how you do it?  There’s a little button on your phone called a privacy button.  Use it.