then they point to their ear and mouth, "phone." or, they roll their eyes and turn away and you notice the tiny device in their ear with a wire snaking into their collar and figure they're secret service. or, they're crazy. like batshit crazy. and now you're involved in a conversation with a person who's crazy.
hmm, i'd rather that than an asshole on the phone. i mean, don't make eye contact with me, asshole. this is the real world. that shit could get you killed in some places ...