MOBILE PHONE ETTIQUETTE
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You guys have a lot to learn
Mobile phones have
rapidly become a way of life. But with
their advances and blessings comes the challenge of not losing ourselves in bad
phone habits. The social damage caused
by cell phones is immeasurable and incalculable, but it is real. Let’s not become part of the ‘bad manner jungle’ of mobile phone usage.
Here are a few
simple guidelines to avoid being a rude phone owner:
1. Be
present in the moment: Avoid
"Phubbing": "Phubbing" (phone
snubbing) is the act of tuning others out and ignoring them in favor of
someone on the phone. It's disrespectful and it’s offensive.
It shows others that they are playing ‘2nd
fiddle’ to their phone. If
you phub me, I’ll just tune you
out altogether. I may even leave because
you are one rude son of a bitch. I don’t
like hanging out with rude sons of bitches.
When you're with
someone else, it’s polite and even required that you give them your undivided
attention. Put your phone away or set it
to silence. Resist the urge to keep
checking your phone for whatever reason.
If you can’t do this then you really don’t belong in polite society and
you needn’t bother me as long as your phone holds priority over me.
2. You need to minimize phone use during conversations
with ‘real’ people: It's rude to interrupt a face-to-face conversation to take a call or send
a text. If it’s urgent, an emergency of sorts, excuse
yourself politely and step away to take it.
Keep it as brief as possible because if you’re away for too long others
will lose interest. I’ll just walk away
if you take too long.
3. Set personal boundaries in social settings: In social gatherings like dinners or meetings, it's best to keep your
phone out of sight and silenced. Consider placing phones face down on the
table or setting a "no-phone zone"
to encourage genuine interaction.
4. Respect
Public Spaces: Silence
is golden: Keep your phone on silent when in public
places like libraries, theaters, places of worship, and restaurants. Loud
ring tones or notifications are disruptive and can really be annoying. I love listening to Elvis Presly’s ‘Hound
dog’ but not in the middle of prayer or any other meeting. Some ring tones are particularly obnoxious
and must be avoided at all costs.
5. Lower
your voice: When
taking calls in public, speak softly. The phone will pick up a whisper as well as a
shout. Avoid having loud, personal
conversations that others can overhear. What’s said on the phone should stay on the
phone. If you need to have a private
conversation, move to a more secluded area.
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6. Be
mindful of speakerphone use: Using the speaker function on your phone in public is just plain rude
unless you're in a private space. It forces
others to listen to your conversation and can be particularly bothersome in
confined spaces.
7. Digital
Decorum: Pay Attention to Texting etiquette: Avoid texting during meetings, classes, or other formal events. It’s rude to text while having a conversation
with someone. If you text while talking
to me, I’ll ask you to put the phone down.
If you won’t accord me this simple courtesy, then our business is
over. Good luck picking up the
conversation where it left off because you ‘had to’
text something to someone.
8. Mind
your messages: Be
mindful of the content of your messages. Avoid sending sensitive or confidential
information via text. Use proper grammar
and spelling to ensure clarity and professionalism. This abbreviated ‘new
speak’ that young people are using more and more for convenience-sake
simply shows that they’ve succumbed to the techno-rudeness known as ‘Bad Phone
Etiquette’. If I get one of these
cryptic ‘new speak’ messages I just erase
it and block that number.
9. Respect
privacy: Don't share
someone's phone number or personal information without their consent. Be
cautious about taking photos or videos of others without their permission. I don’t like it, and many others don’t like it
either. You can lose your phone as it
crashes to the floor or sidewalk.
10.
Driving and Mobile Phones: Get Real!
It’s ‘Distracted Driving’ and that can get you ticketed, crippled, or
killed: Never text while driving: It’s
extremely dangerous and illegal in most places. It significantly impairs your ability
to drive safely and puts yourself and others at risk. Hell, why not read a novel or trim your
toenails while driving? Texting has been
shown to be as dangerous than driving while under the influence. Driving drunk or while texting, you need to stay
the Hell away from me and mine.
11. Avoid
calls while driving: Even hands-free calls can be
distracting. If you absolutely gotta
make or take a call in the car, pull over, do your business, and drive on.
12.
General Tips for Good Phone Manners: Answer promptly and politely: When answering a call, identify yourself
clearly. If you can't talk at the
moment, politely explain and offer to call back later.
13. End
calls gracefully:
Don't just hang up abruptly. Say goodbye and thank the person for calling.
14. Now
this one is tricky. Check your voicemail
regularly: But don’t
check it so often that it alienates others around you. You don’t need to do this every half hour or
at all when in polite company. Respond
to voicemails promptly and professionally.
15. Be
considerate of time zones: Now that phones allow you to
call anywhere the country for free, you need to be considerate of what time it
is where the person you are calling is. When
calling someone in a different time zone, be mindful of the time and avoid
calling at inconvenient hours.
By following these guidelines, you can ensure
that your mobile phone enhances your life without causing social awkwardness or
offense. Remember, good mobile phone
etiquette is about being considerate of others and using technology
responsibly.
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