Spiggie beach with dog

Are you out with me or your mates?

Does anybody else get a bit peeved when out with a friend who is constantly receiveing - and replying! - to text messages or that answers a phone call and proceeds to have a full-on conversation?

I know it's good to keep in contact but how difficult is it to say something like "I'm out with a friend at the moment; Can I call you back later or tomorrow?" or to just ingore an SMS?

Of course, there are obviously times where calls are important and that is totally acceptable and understandable and nobody in their right mind would object to those but how often do they occur?

If you do this, please consider how the other person feels while you sit there, having a chat or typing away!