Katie Jerram column in H&H today

[pedilia]

About people using mobile phones in the line up, I'm gobsmacked, why on earth would anyone think that was acceptable?
Has anyone actually seen this happening?

 

[SNORKEY]

No, but it wouldn't surprise me, people are glued to them these days.

 

[Elf On A Shelf]

Absolutely shocking! I wouldn't dream of it! My phone stays in my car and that's it! It doesn't come back out until I am done!

 

[babymare]

Never seen it but wouldnt surprise me nowadays. its rude unprofessional(whatever level)and personally if seen should be marked down(waiting for the backlash here lol)

 

[Feathered]

I saw that too and thought I'd never imagine anyone being so rude as to do that, they'd be dropped straight down the line if I was judging!

 

[rara007]

tbf, when I go out on my own I keep my phone (on silent) in my pocket and it also acts as my watch. If in a long class where we were in the line up for well over an hour I may well check it as I untacked the horse to trot up especially if I had another class to go to I thought I'd do better in. (or the workers and that was a flat class )

 

[babymare]

Checking a phone on silent for time can be subtle and understandable but using a phone to text or ring is a big big no no

 

[SmallHunter]

My mum judged last year and I stewarded for her someone came out to do there individual show and there phone rang. They took it out and pressed a button (we assumed turning it off) my mum said good morning and it rang again. Mum was a bit peeved to say the least lol.

 

[YorksG]

If anyone does answer their phone in the line up, they should be asked to leave the ring IMO and would be if I were judging. I may well have my phone on silent in my pocket, but no way would I take or make a call, it is just so rude!