What's your cell phone etiquette if you're in a passenger car with 3-4 other adults?

What's your cell phone etiquette if you're in a passenger car with 3-4 other adults?
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If necessary, a short to the point conversation. ” I will get back to you later. ” Texting is better than babbling away in such circumstances. There may also be a chance to talk a bit more during a quick stop.
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