Would it be out of line for a cashier to ask a customer who they were ringing up to get off their cell phone?

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I see that a lot at my grocery store. It disrespectful in a big way but the people I see on the receiving end are always patient they just let it roll off. I think it’s because they know it’s not their problem.

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