1. He says that though people on their cellphones can be rude, he thinks restaurants should be tolerant.

2. It may seem rude, but this is one breakup best handled by text.

3. There was no exchange of rude gestures or screamed obscenities.

4. Not showing is rude, though I get the feeling that this guy has a screw loose, offered one critic.

5. In New York City getting reporters to take 15 minutes was tough, though they were never rude about it.

6. But the driver cancellation policy feels rude and unforgiving.