Recognizing when it is inconsiderate to use a cell phone would be showing forbearance and waiting for a less intrusive time. Using a cell phone in willful disregard of the situation is immature, thoughtless behavior. Surely that is not what Mr. I rather doubt that people resent others making cell phone calls to report a late arrival, or in places where it is easy to move away if you're bothered by it. War and crime are part of life, as well, but they are not something we condone.
Bad manners are all that's at stake here.
Good manners, kindness, and thoughtfulness are easy to toss, unfortunately, in this day of communication by technology, instead of face to face. Glad to see you recognize the value of old-fashioned conversation, too, Al. I am writing this letter to publicly thank the staff at the clinic who were on duty during my visit. Special thanks to nurses Lisa and Judy, whose excellent care, attention and empathy was much appreciated by me. Thanks also to Dr. Bill and the radiologist, Becky.