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Cellular
Phone Etiquette - What To Expect From Others
Americans are growing
increasingly frustrated with the behavior of some
cellular phone users. As more and more people go
wireless, the chance of these devices intruding and
interrupting others' privacy increases. If you hope to
avoid ugly looks and unpleasant situations, you should
follow these tips. Here are some points to remember.
- When riding on public
transportation, avoid loud and animated
conversations by keeping your voice low or to a
conversational level.
- Be sure to avoid
extended calls.
- Turn the ringer as
low as possible to avoid disturbing others.
- Rarely, if ever, is
it appropriate to have phone conversations at
social gatherings such as concerts, plays, movies,
funerals (yes, it happens!), lectures, church
services (here too!), and many other events.
- Remember that the
people you are with usually take priority over a
phone call. Having a conversation in their presence
can be viewed as being rude and make the person
feel unimportant, and makes you look bad.
- If you have to make a
call, be sure to take it to another location where
it will be less disruptive.
- Inform the person you
are calling that you are using a cellular phone,
then if the connection fades or drops, the person
will know to wait to see if the clarity returns or
that you will be calling back.
- Focus on safety
first. Do not use cellular phones when they impede
your ability to drive or walk. Get a hands-free kit
or phone cradle holder for your vehicle or a
"walk about" kit for your phone when out
of the car.
- Use caller ID, voice
messages, or if you must have the phone on, get a
vibrating battery or universal belt clip mechanism.
A recent survey
conducted showed that "phone rage" is about
to quickly become the top contender of "road
rage". Already, the masses are gathering to
eliminate the use of cellular phones in vehicles and
even some public places if folks do not act more
responsibly on their own. Legislation has already been
introduced into our legislative branch to consider a
study on the use of cellular phones in cars.
So what else can you do
to be a conscientious cellular phone user who is on top
of cellular phone etiquette? There are some additional
cellular phone products that will allow you to observe
the correct etiquette. A hands-free kit while driving.
Yes, we pound on this specific item since we consider
it to be a very important accessory. For social
gatherings you can use the more common vibrating
battery rather than have your phone ringing. If your
phone model doesn’t have one available, try a
vibrating pen or even a flashing antenna.
Parents will find these
accessories to be a lifesaver. Attorneys who work in
courts that bar cellular phones will find the same
applies. There will be many occasions where you will
find a need for these accessories.
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