Poll: Is it rude to talk on the phone on a bus?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Buses can be a relaxing way to get home if you have a seat and enough space. However, it can be off-putting when someone is taking a phone call next to you.

Do you think it's inconsiderate for people to have lengthy phone calls on a bus? Vote in the poll, and add your comments below.

Is it rude to talk on the phone on a bus?

• Yes
• No
• Other - I'll share below

Vote View Results

• 64.5% Yes
  64.5% Complete
• 33.2% No
  33.2% Complete
• 2.4% Other - I'll share below
  2.4% Complete

2147 votes

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Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Love gooseberries? Share your favourite way to enjoy them. We're looking for our readers' favourite family recipes for this delicious crop. Send yours to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the magazine, you will receive a free copy of our December 2024 issue.

Poll: How should Guy Fawkes be celebrated?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

While it is a fun occasion, fireworks on Guy Fawkes Night has caused much conflict over the years, upsetting our pets and disrupting the sleep of neighbours.

How should we celebrate Guy Fawkes Night? Vote in our poll and share your thoughts below.

How should Guy Fawkes be celebrated?

• With a city-wide public fireworks display
• Small fireworks displays in each community
• Keep it as is
• We shouldn't celebrate it!
• Anything but fireworks
• Other - I'll share below

Vote View Results

• 28.9% With a city-wide public fireworks display
  28.9% Complete
• 19.9% Small fireworks displays in each community
  19.9% Complete
• 7.3% Keep it as is
  7.3% Complete
• 33.5% We shouldn't celebrate it!
  33.5% Complete
• 9.9% Anything but fireworks
  9.9% Complete
• 0.5% Other - I'll share below
  0.5% Complete

3520 votes