How often do you NOT answer phone calls?

[ArrowheadSW]

How often to you NOT answer phone calls from family or friends? I used to always answer phone calls unless I could not make it to the phone. Now I am getting a bit tired of dealing with some family issues and I notice that I'm not answering all of the calls and letting them kick in to voicemail. In a way I feel that this "isn't me" but on the other hand I feel like I need some time away and not have to take family phone calls every day.

[molonski2]

If its family friends I always try to answer , ( although everytime I'm in the shower the phone rings , I'm sure the phone can see and enjoys the laugh ) , with my job I couldnt always answer , either customer or family friends because of appointments , but I always call back , it says that on my voice mail " please DONT leave a message , as I will return your missed call , if urgent please send an SMS " , but I get your point , I think its extremely rude when others deliberately avoid.

[AviatorTom]

I always answer when it's from someone I know, unless I'm in the middle if something important.

[ArrowheadSW]

@AviatorTom Back when I had a girlfriend, I had a lot of times that I was in the middle of something "important"! LOL...

[Apulu_Imback]

Well, I only get calls from my mom and dad when I'm at the coaching centre and they want to know about the dispersal timing so they can pick me. I cut the call and text them if a class is going on or accept the call (I have a tab and answer the call with earphones, I prefer texting from this device though). I answer the calls from all my friends (I don't have my own phone so they call my mom's phone, it's convenient to attend calls from a phone rather than tab).

[petitedollbabee]

I only get phone calls from family during emergencies or from medical professionals/government agencies. So I always answer. My friends and family know to text me if it’s not an emergency.

[ArrowheadSW]

I have a friend like that. She only likes to be texted and then you ask her if she is available for a call.

[petitedollbabee]

I hate unnecessary phone calls, so if it’s not an emergency and not from any medical professionals or government agencies, I just hang up.

[molonski2]

haha - You remind me of a Client , we were doing a land contract..
her phone rang , she says " Who's that? I dont have that number " - but she kinda said it to me..
I said ummm " Anne , answer it and see " , its an age thing !

[Nikki1989]

When I am home, I turned my phone off.

[molonski2]

Wholly sht , thats a good idea , but dont think I could do that , you are saying " No private calls basically " outside business hours ( Whatever your hours are ) .

[Nikki1989]

@molonski2 Exactly. People can message me online if it is something important.

[molonski2]

But , they are kinda one of the same if messaging you on an app right? I'm kinda counting all of that has an SMS , little different to me , Calling is certainly an age thing ( it appears ) , I find it much nicer than a message.
BUT , on the other side that distance might be nice too.

[ArrowheadSW]

@nikki1989 I finally discovered that "Do Not Disturb" function. That way it kicks in to voicemail right away and your phone doesn't even ring. I had that on half the day yesterday when I was at an outdoor function, but I needed my cell phone on for other reasons to use some apps.

[molonski2]

I must give it a try , have never used..

[serious]

I hardly get any calls from friends. Family (my parents) yes but I only speak to them once or twice a week

[TrueConfection]

No one calls me. 🤔 Ok, my kids call and I always pick up for them.

[exitseven]

I get mostly junk phone calls. I have caller ID so I know if one of my kids is calling me.

[Heterosketero]

Almost always, I suck.

[NostalgiaSenpi]

I always answer my phone.