Cellphone Etiquette

Cellphone have become a ubiquitous communication innovation. For users, there are obvious advantages in terms of convenience and efficiency. As a cellphone owner myself, I can personally attest to both. However, an epidemic of inconsiderate use has given cellphones a bad reputation worldwide. Most of us have had an experience where an inconsiderate cellphone user disrupted the serenity of a meal in a restaurant, the progression of a business meeting or the enjoyment of a public event. The following guidelines for responsible cellphone use are based on the principle "Show respect for other people": Always turn the phone off in a public place. Place it on the silent or vibrate mode and activate voice mail to receive calls silently. Moderate the tone of voice. Ensure your conversation remains private. Act responsibly when using the phone while walking or driving. If you must to take a call a meeting, step away from a group so you don't force others to listen. Musical cellphone rings are universally offensive. They are louder, longer and more disruptive. Using cellphone to show off or impress others does not impress, instead it causes irritation and result in loss of respect for the inconsiderate user. Responsible cellphone use is easy to master. Simply use the cellphone in a way that demonstrate the same respect for others that each of us wants for ourselves.

Now, Are you inconsiderate cellphone user?