If you're in outside sales it's essential technology (not my line of work though) and I can hear conversations better on my bluetooth earpiece than with my cell phone. I agree that it's rude to talk on one in certain places such as while in line and while ordering at Fourbucks. I also loathe people who wear them to the gym and talk on them constantly.

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