I suspect the idea is that if you’re on the phone, someone offsite will be aware and may call the cops if you should suddenly cut off or make noises indicating that you’re being mugged.
Thanks, I was actually thinking it was the other way round, and that being on the phone 1) distracts you from your immediate surroundings and 2) makes you obviously worth mugging.
EDIT: Apparently it was the other way round. Oh well.
I suspect the idea is that if you’re on the phone, someone offsite will be aware and may call the cops if you should suddenly cut off or make noises indicating that you’re being mugged.
Edit: Aw, I failed at being confused by fiction.
Thanks, I was actually thinking it was the other way round, and that being on the phone 1) distracts you from your immediate surroundings and 2) makes you obviously worth mugging.
EDIT: Apparently it was the other way round. Oh well.