Rude Rudy?

Rudy Giulani has an odd habit. He regularly takes phone calls from his wife while he is on the podium giving speeches. This is experienced, by the audience, as a form of rudeness. Why does he do this?

Dr. Helen Smith proposes one explanation:

First and foremost, it could be that Mr. Giuliani is afraid not to take calls from his wife. He jokingly said at a meeting once that he had to take calls from his wife as “I’ve been married three times.” He then explained, “I can’t afford to lose another one…..”

When you hear your pocket phone
Start to ring her special tone
In the middle of your speech
Just resist the urge to reach.

Hey, Rudy, leave that phone alone!