The poll didn't reveal the feelings of the other 16 percent. Perhaps they wouldn't mind as long as the cell phone user was talking to God. I can hear that conversation now. I've got a call on my other line. Oh hi, Buddha.
People do tend to agree on what's ethical e-etiquette behavior at work.
However, the fact that the speakerphone owner immediately sounds as if he or she has suddenly been dropped into a deep well should be warning enough. And only 8 percent say yes to reprimanding an employee via e-mail.