[Josy]

All in the title tbh...

I barely answer my phone, if its an unknown number I instantly block it.

When its a number I know I normally let it go to answer machine then call back when I can be bothered lol if its one of my family like a sibling they are so used to me ignoring the phone that they text after it and say 'answer the bloody phone'

Only people that do get answered straight away is my husband, bosses or my dads doctors

[Josy]

Oh and the house phone is answered even less its whats made me create this thread, I saw a message display on my house phone last night when I got home and when I checked it it was from March

[AnnieK]

If it's a private number I respect the callers privacy and don't answer. If its a number I don't know I google it, then block it. My dad only ever one bells me anyway so I ring him back when I see him. Mist of my other communication with.people is done via messenger and whatsapp so I'm quite quick with them. If its a friend ringing rather than message I usually answer as it would normally be important.....or some scandal than they don't want to put on a message lol

[Amy Jade]

Never if it is blocked or a random number.

I tend to not bother answering the house phone either, the calls are never for me and we have 4 handsets around the house so someone else is bound to be by one who the call is for

[Eddie.]

If I’m really occupied, then I’m not going to pick the phone up, and call them later if I think they are important, the same formula for my free time as well...


Will never answer anyone with an “Unknown” caller ID...

[Matthew.]

always - although that sounds really bad oops

[Crimson Dynamo]

if its unknown I dont and google it (and block)

If its ex Mrs LT it depends on if i can be up for it

TL yes, children yes, Maw yes, my pal if i can afford 45 minutes to an hour

house phone yes as 99% of the time its parents

[Smithy]

If I hear it I do, but I always have it on silent and never feel the vibrations, so I usually miss it

[Kazanne]

Always answer people I know,random numbers I block,rarely use housephone,always mobile.

[Toy Soldier]

If it's a known number or a local number then yes. Unknown numbers nah. It's usually a robot telling me that I've been in a car crash.

The house phone is rarely even plugged in, we only really have a land-line for broadband .

[smudgie]

Mobile is stuck in the back of a drawer somewhere.
House phone has a blocker on so I tend not to get unwelcome calls.
Answer it if it's in reach.

[Niamh.]

Always Unknown numbers especially or I'll spend the day wondering who it was unless it's an odd looking foreign number then I block it

[Strictly Jake]

Absolutely not i actually get very very anxious on the phone even when im talking to a family member so when its someone trying to sell me insurance or catch me up on a late paid bill i almost puke

[Cal.]

I answer the house phone.

If it’s my phone I rarely answer unless it’s a close friend or my mum/dad.

[thesheriff443]

Always, my phone is never off.

[Ashley.]

Yeah. If I'm busy I'll answer it and tell them I'll call them back.

[Cherie]

Rarely answer unless I know who it is, they can leave a message if they want me

[Livia]

I only use my mobile for work. I use the landline at home because I don't get a signal where I live, so the decision is taken out of my hands. I hate chatting on the phone anyway.

[ArgyESC]

I'm annoyed when I do something and it rings and interrupts me but I do answer it.

[Marsh.]

Not really.

I either miss it because my phone is on silent or if I see it, I wait for them to leave a message and if it's important I'll ring them back. If not, I text them when I can.

[GoldHeart]

Originally Posted by Josy

Oh and the house phone is answered even less its whats made me create this thread, I saw a message display on my house phone last night when I got home and when I checked it it was from March

That's what answering machines are for one of the best inventions , just remember to check your messages lol .

[RileyH]

no

[Twosugars]

Originally Posted by AnnieK

If it's a private number I respect the callers privacy and don't answer. If its a number I don't know I google it, then block it. My dad only ever one bells me anyway so I ring him back when I see him. Mist of my other communication with.people is done via messenger and whatsapp so I'm quite quick with them. If its a friend ringing rather than message I usually answer as it would normally be important.....or some scandal than they don't want to put on a message lol

with me it depends if I feel up to talking to anyone; usually let it go to answering service and call back later

[Withano]

Literally never.

[Redway]

I try not to.