Bill Kearney wrote:
>
>> I totally agree with you, but fear many business travelers, who make up a
>> large percentage of the revenue the airlines get, will want to do
>> business
>> while flying. Between them and the screaming kids I may go back to
>> Amtrak
>
> I'd think nitwits yammering endlessly about stupid crap would be far
> more annoying than a business conversation. At least then I can make
> burping and farting noises to discourage them from trying to talk to a
> client.

It all depends on how self centered and rude the person is. Last week I
was at a seminar. The presenter had a slide up at the beginning
requesting that everyone check their cellphones and turn them off. He
also made the request verbally.

The presenter had reach a key point and had everyones attention and a
loud ringtone suitable for any 12 year old started blaring in front of
me. Instead of reaching in his pocket and silencing it the 12 year old
answered in a loud voice and engaged the caller continuing to speak
loudly going on and on about some project they were bidding on. If
stares could generate heat this goof would have burst into flames. It
continued for quite a while and I gave the chair a strong kick about the
same time the person next to me whacked the back. It got his attention
and he simply gave us a dirty look and stormed out of the room.