How’s Your Cell Phone Manners?
Mobile phone usage is getting out of control. By this I mean the loud, rude attitude that has seemingly pervaded all of the mobile phone-carrying society. The irritating ring tones and the incessant yakking spare nothing; not even baptisms, eulogies, and presentations. And I’m not kidding about this. Just ask a lot of salesmen, executives, doctors, lawyers, and practically anybody. They’ll know what I’m talking about.
From streets to banks, from classrooms to boardrooms, from diners to churches, boorish cell phone users are anywhere. It seems that carrying a mobile phone allows people to act like cavemen. I know a lot, and I mean a lot, of people who have quite a few stories to tell about this attitude. My favorite so far is the one about a speaker who was doing a demonstration. His mobile phone rang and he immediately stopped and answered his phone! This is getting to be preposterous, and needs to be stopped right now.
A recent survey says that carrying out loud conversations in public is the worst habit of cell phone users. Moreover, people get victimized by inconsiderate cell phone users at least once a day. But let me make one thing perfectly clear. Cell phones are not the issue here. People are. I think it’s the right time to seriously think about proper cell phone manners. Here are some dos and don’ts.
Don’t take a personal call using your mobile phonein the middle of a business meeting. This rule also includes meetings with co-workers or subordinates, and job interviews. You’ll be surprised to know how many job applicants flunk this one.
Remember to keep at least 10-feet away from anyone during a cell phone conversation. No one needs to know the intimate details of your life, really. Inform all your callers that you’re talking on a cellular phone, so they’ll know to expect distractions or disconnections. And keep all conversations short and sweet.
Never hold a phone conversation inside concert halls, elevators, libraries, places of worship, memorial parks, hospitals, cafes, galleries, or any other enclosed public spaces. Try also not to hold an intimate phone conversation while in public. If you really must, use an earpiece in noisy locations, so that you can control the volume of your voice.
Don’t set your ringer to play La Cucaracha every time someone calls you. There are a lot of better ring tones. Do try to be mature about this. Stop trying to multi-task with your phone. Stop making calls while shopping, walking, waiting in line or doing other personal business. And one more thing. Tell everyone that you’re now using improved cell phone etiquette, and encourage them to do the same. It’s very important.
Technology and manners can co-exist. The same thing happened with the Internet, when email etiquette had to be observed. You can always use the vibrate function, use voice mail, or go to a secluded area before making a call. All it takes is a little bit of consideration.
Azlan Irda is the co-founder of http://www.AgeComputer.com, your cell phone superstore. Visit our website to find all the cellular phones and accessories you will ever need.
- Azlan Irda
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