Talking to mother on the phone

I was reading smootie's blog (have been a follower for a while now) and was nodding my head in recognition to her description of her mother, because everytime she does that, it feels like she is describing my mother.

Makes me suspect that such characteristic is standard among mothers.

So smootie was saying that her mother has the habit of screaming on the phone, and hanging up the phone on her.

Hey, my mother loves to do that too!

When we are on the phone, she will speak slowly and distractedly, while I will try my best to make her talk coherently. Then when is satisfied with whatever answer she gotten from me, she will simply click off.

The Mother: How to go to Pan Pacific hotel?

(Yes, she dont waste pleasantries on me.)

Me: From where?

TM: My office.

Me: -gives directions-

TM: Ok. (and clicks off)

Me: - says huh?!? to air, then slowly draws the phone from my face and put it away.

Imagine the awkwardness when I have to turn around to my friends and explain that the reason why the conversation ended abruptly is due to TM hanging up one me.