Category Archives: Cell Phone Etiquette

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

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Telephone Etiquette – Don’t Relay Too Much Information When Answering the Phone

On numerous occasions, I have been given more information than I need when calling a business or a residence. When asking to speak with a certain individual, I only need to know if they are available to speak with me … Continue reading

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Cell Phone Ring Tones

If your cell phone is being used in a professional setting, make sure your ring tone is professional as well.  Bell tones are always a safe choice. Co-workers and bosses may find the theme from “Star Wars” or Brittany Spears’ … Continue reading

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Basic Cell Phone Etiquette

Cell phone use is quickly climbing to the top of America’s pet peeve list. It,s a shame a device so useful in emergencies, security, and business communications can be so annoying when used without following simple etiquette rules. Most recently, … Continue reading

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Cell Phones Ringing at Inappropriate Times

I have previously posted on the topic of cell phone use during meals, meetings, performances, checkout lines, and funerals.  The basic rule is to turn the phone off or to a silence mode when attending any of these events. However, … Continue reading

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Beepers and Pagers

Humans are not supposed to beep or buzz.  Why is it so many people are emitting these noises in public places?  Could it be they have acquired newly attached technical appendages? We are bombarded with so many unwanted noises on … Continue reading

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Returning Business Phone Calls

Business phone calls should be returned within the same business day unless advised otherwise. If you know you will be in a meeting all day or you are working off site for the day and will not have access to … Continue reading

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Appropriate Times For Telephone Calls

Has the ringing of a telephone ever woken you from a deep sleep after a late night working on a project or sitting up with a baby? Have you ever tried to get to sleep early to prepare for the … Continue reading

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Phone Etiquette – Disconnected Calls

Have you ever been disconnected in the middle of a telephone conversation?  Or perhaps you were being transferred to another department and your call was dropped.  When a disconnection occurs, frequently both parties quickly try to call one another back … Continue reading

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Cell Phone Etiquette on the Golf Course

In a recent survey, golfers placed cell phones on the top ten least wanted list. Yes, the high tech, can’t live without it, cell phone was listed right along with mulligans, neglected bunkers, and unsolicited advise. Cell phone etiquette on … Continue reading

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