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Category Archives: Cell Phone Etiquette
Be Courteous of the Time When Sending a Text
Hopefully, you would not call someone in the middle of the night to share something that just happened to “pop” into your head. This same courtesy should also be applied when sending a text. It’s wonderful you could stay out … Continue reading
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