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It could still wait five minutes while I finished my dinner. Seriously though, if it was bad news, I have an answer phone so would hear the message and pick up.
It all depends upon who is calling. Years ago, if my wife called me from her work, and I didn't answer the phone, there would be hell to pay when she got home. She had a major jealousy problem and automatically assumed I was with another woman if she could not reach me. SIGH !