In my day job, I spend a lot of time on the phone. Most are inquiries from people who call me for information that could potentially lead them to getting a substantial amount of funding for training, and potentially a job.
Most people who call looking for this information from me are unemployed. Therefore, have lots of time on their hands. So why do so many people phone, and at the end of conversation end it with the click of the phone instead of saying "bye"? Is it really asking for too much to close your conversation, whether in phone or in person with a simple 3 letter word? Would uttering a signal syllable take that much time out of your busy day? I guess common courtesy is not that common.
Another setting I've seen this happen is when guys talk to their buddies. They are quick and brief in their conversation, and usually end it with a "K" and hangup. No bye, no talk to you later. Just "K, click". Guys of course, usually never get offended by this as much as women usually do.
Call me crazy but I think it's just plain rude to hang up without closure in the conversation. Are we really that busy?
This reminds me of this Sex and the City episode, where Carrie is in a very bad mood one morning after having been broken up through a post-it note that morning. Someone shoulder checks her on the busy streets of New York City, with no apology. Her reaction? She turns around and yells at them: YOU'RE SOOOO BUSY! Exactly my thoughts.
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