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How's Your Mobile Phone Manners? |
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Wednesday, 26 December 2007 |
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By Azlan
 Mobile phone usage is getting out of control. I'm talking about the loud, rude attitude that almost everybody carrying a mobile phone is becoming guilty of. The irritating ring tones and the incessant yakking spare nothing; not even weddings, funerals, and job interviews. And I'm not kidding about this. Just ask a lot of salesmen, executives, doctors, lawyers, and practically anybody. Theyll know what Im talking about.
From avenues to movie theaters, from classrooms to boardrooms, from restaurants to churches, boorish cell phone users can victimize you. It seems that carrying a cell phone allows people to act like cavemen. I know a lot, and I mean a lot, of businessmen who have quite a few anecdotes to tell about this attitude. One of my favorites is about a panel member who was doing a presentation. When his cell phone rang, he immediately stopped and answered his phone! This is getting to be flabbergasting, and needs to be stopped right now.
In a recent poll, majority of Americans agree that
carrying out loud conversations in public is the worst habit of cell phone users. Furthermore, deplorable cell phone manners is observed by almost everybody at least once a day. But let us be clear on one thing. Cell phones are not the issue here. People are. Cell phone sales are rising. So are the sound level and the rudeness. I think its the right time to seriously think about proper cell phone manners. Here are some dos and donts.
Dont take a personal call in the middle of a business meeting. This rule also includes meetings with co-workers or subordinates, and job interviews. Youll be surprised to know how many job applicants flunk this one.
Keep a 10-foot zone away from people when you use your cell phone. No one needs to know about the intimate details of your life, really. Inform all your callers that youre talking on a cellular phone, so theyll know to expect distractions or disconnections. And keep all conversations short and sweet.
Do not use a cell phone inside concert halls, elevators, libraries, churches, cemeteries, clinics, diners, museums, or any other enclosed public spaces. Try also not to hold an emotional phone conversation while in public. If you really have to, use an earpiece in noisy locations, so that you can control the volume of your voice.
Dont use annoying ring tones that distract others and destroy eardrums. There are a lot of better ring tones. Grow up! Also, forget about multi-tasking with a cell phone. Avoid making calls while shopping, jogging, waiting in line or doing other personal business. Lastly, inform everyone that youre now following improved cell phone etiquette, and incite them to do the same. Its very important.
Technology and manners can belong. 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 AgeComputer.com, your cell phone superstore. Visit our website to find all the cell phones and accessories you will ever need. Wireless And Video Phone Share Your Opinion. (0 posts)
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 26 December 2007 )
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