You
have a cell phone, now anyone can get a hold of you 24/7, don't you
just love it! A famous person once said that the more available you make
yourself; the more available everyone will expect you to be. The
amazing part is people will actually get annoyed if you are not
instantly and constantly available rather than being pleased when you do
call. It does not matter, where you are the bathroom, sleeping at
night, cell phones continue to ring and annoy you. If it is an
important call, thats okay but if it is very menial, why couldn't
it wait till the morning.
Today
in this modern society, we live in and the growth of cell phones we see
people talking anywhere and everywhere. Now it can be very effective
and worthy, when used for business purposes. However when you are
bothered in your sleep and even during your bathroom time it can be
quite annoying. Nevertheless, if you make yourself available all the
time, you have created your own nightmare.
Cell
phone etiquette is becoming a forgotten concept. You see it everywhere,
people talking on the phone loudly and disturbs people nearby in
restaurants and even in offices. You have most likely have seen it
by now, during an meeting or in an restaurant you here a cell phone
ring, and almost everyone is looking for there cell phones. If you
were the one talking, and then the person in front of you talks on his
phone, how would you feel? It is a rude practice, and should be changed.
People
who use cell phones, or even when their cell phone rings should
follow a certain degree of etiquette with respect in areas that it
may be annoying. Here are some places in which you should not be using a
cell phone.
When
you are in a place of worship, it may be necessary to leave your cell
phone in the house or at least turn it off if you do not want to be away
with it. This is because ringing cell phone will not just disturb
you while you pray it will also disturb others. You do not need
to show off your expensive gadget in a place of worship.
During
meetings, please turn off your cell phone; it is rude to have your
phone ringing while somebody speaks. Disruption may cause problems
especially when the meeting tackles extremely important issues.
However, if you are waiting for terribly important call, you may use the
vibrate mode of your cell phone to alert you when a call is in-coming
and leave the meeting if you need to answer the call. You may also
inform the possible caller that you are in a meeting and that you
cannot be disturbed.
When
traveling and if you are on-board an aircraft, you will be required to
turn off your phone. This is because electronics devices may
interfere with the aircrafts avionics. Thus, it is a requirement
to turn of your phone for safety reasons. However, for extremely
long flights, airline companies allow cell phone usage at a certain
time, if you really need to make a phone call, use this time allotted if
necessary.
In
hospitals cell phones should be turned off because they can interfere
with electronics which are used in medical procedures. They can also
effect patients devices such as a heart pace maker.
Cell
phone have become to be a necessity nowadays, that is why most people
use it and cell phone manufacturers have continuously develop different
usage and functions for this very small gadget. Be globally competitive,
but you should understand that being rude is not part of being current.
You should follow a certain degree of etiquette; this will be
very helpful to you and your business.
