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Category Archives: Cell Phone Etiquette
Give Driving 100% of Your Attention
When we sit behind a steering wheel, we are taking on the responsibility of propelling at least a ton of metal through space. The higher the speed, the higher the force of impact that ton of metal has on any … Continue reading
Don’t Text in the Movie Theater
You may think texting in the movie theater offers a quiet way for you to communicate without disturbing other audience members, however, the back-light glow from your device is very distracting. If you must text, leave the theater. Otherwise, wait … Continue reading
Texting Etiquette Do’s and Don’ts
Texting is quickly becoming the standard of choice for communication in our society. Here are a few tips to make sure you are following your manners when texting and not being rude: Don’t text while driving. It’s dangerous. A quick … Continue reading
What Can Happen When Cell Phone Etiquette Runs Amuck
I spend a great deal of time informing you of proper etiquette rules. Occasionally, I point out why these rules are necessary. Rarely, do I hypothesize about what could happen if etiquette is not followed. Today I would like to … Continue reading
He Ordered a Pizza During the Funeral!
In previous posts, I have emphasized the importance of turning cell phones off so they don’t ring during a funeral. I did not, however, discuss the inappropriateness of placing a call on a cell phone during a funeral. I didn’t … Continue reading
No Cell Phones in the Restroom
Restrooms are not appropriate places for cell phone conversations. The last time I checked, the bathroom stall did not replace the phone booth. Is there no modesty anywhere, any more? I don’t want to hear your phone conversation while doing … Continue reading
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Cell Phone Speaker Feature – Etiquette Faux Pas
I was shopping in a department store this weekend when a woman near me started speaking. Thinking she was speaking to me, I turned toward the woman. At first I was confused because she wasn’t looking at me, there were … Continue reading
Telephone Etiquette: In Person vs. On the Phone
The other day, I was trying to have a business conversation with a receptionist at a doctor’s office. I had several important questions I needed answers for. Every time I completed a question, the phone rang and the receptionist answered … Continue reading
Keep Voice Messages Short and Sweet
Be courteous of another person’s phone minutes. When you leave a voice message, you are using their minutes for the amount of time it takes you to leave the message as well as the amount of time it takes them … Continue reading
Spa Etiquette – Speak Softly
A spa is a place where people go to relax, de-stress, and recharge. A spa promotes physical and mental well being. We pay top dollars for spa treatments because we live in such a fast passed and stressful environment and … Continue reading