I’m (61f) and sitting here at the doctor’s office waiting for my turn. I’ve patiently sat here and read on my ohine for the last 2.5 hours.

People have lost all common sense. I’ve listened to others have personal conversations, play games on their phones, watch TikTok and YouTube.

Not ne of these persons has silenced their phones! I just want to be left alone. I’m not a people person.

About 15 minutes ago a lady about my age sits down and tries to talk the me. I mutter some inaudible answer hoping she gets the message.

Nope, no way. She takes a phone call and then proceeds to tell me her daughter is calling about…I interrupt her and say “Mam, do you think you could just let me read my book?”

She looks taken aback, says yes and remains quiet. The two ladies on my other side and people in front all give me a look.

After about 3 minutes chatty Kathy moves the another seat and I am now being being looked at like I had tried to hurt her or something.

AITAH here? I’m basically the same age, i didn’t raise my voice and I’m just trying to mind my own business.