To avoid the stress of fighting traffic and to save money on gas, you take the subway (or bus) to work each morning. Your morning commute is the perfect time to read the newspaper or your favorite...

To avoid the stress of fighting traffic and to save money on gas, you take the subway (or bus) to work each morning. Your morning commute is the perfect time to read the newspaper or your favorite book and mentally plan your workday. Recently cell phones have invaded your personal commuter time. Every morning for the last few months, the same individual has sat beside you, in front of you, or behind you. Each day you are treated to a loud and lively conversation about the intimate details of her personal life. You find the conversation very distracting and annoying.