The Loss Of Common Courtesy

This is a photo of a sign taped to the counter top, just to the left of the cash register, at the Pharmacy where I get all my prescriptions filled. 

The fact that they need this sign here makes me wonder about some people and there cell phones. I think that they wake up in the morning, put the headset on like a piece of clothing, and start talking through breakfast, and on through the day. There is another group that just loves to hear their new ring tone, and they will answer it, no matter where they are. In the restroom, in a restaurant, or during a transaction at the Pharmacy, the grocery store, or any other business.

There is another group who are always texting,(mostly younger folks), while walking down the street, waiting in the doctor's office, or sitting in a restaurant eating. Last week, I even saw a young man texting with his right thumb, while standing at a urinal in a public men's room.

I know there is more to this HIPPA or HIPAA rule than just the rudeness of using your cell phone while picking up your drugs, but the fact that they can't stop talking, or texting, for the five minutes it takes to make the transaction, is the reason they have to post the sign. 

Maybe some people should just have a cell phone implanted in their brain. Who knows, that just may be the next status symbol.

Here is a link that may shed some light on this HIPPA, (HIPAA) rule.

http://www.hipaacompliance101.com/hipaa-rules.htm