Mobile phone usage is getting out of control. By this I mean the loud, rude attitude that has seemingly pervaded all of the mobile phone-carrying society. The irritating ring tones and the incessant yakking spare nothing; not even baptisms, funerals, and job interviews. And I'm not kidding about this. A lot of people can attest to this sad fact. Executives, salesmen, doctors, lawyers, and priests know what I'm talking about. From streets to movie theaters, from clinics to conference rooms, from diners to churches, rude cell phone users can victimize you. It seems that carrying a mobile phone allows people to act like cavemen. A lot of stories have cropped up that authenticate this. My favorite so far is the one about a panel member who was doing a presentation. His mobile phone rang and he just stopped right there and answered it! It's about time that we lay down the law about proper cell phone etiquette. In a recent poll, majority of Americans agree that carrying out loud conversations in public is the worst habit of cell phone users. Moreover, people get victimized by boorish cell phone users at least once a day. But let us be clear on one thing. Cell phones are not to blame for this one. People are. The sales of cell phones are rising. So are the decibel level and the rudeness. Mobile technology is being abused all around us. It's time to take a stand against it. Here are some dos and don’ts. Don’t take a personal call in the middle of a business meeting. This rule also includes meetings with co-workers or subordinates, and job interviews. You’ll be surprised to know how many job applicants flunk this one. Do not subject others to your phone conversations. We do not need to know the banal details about your life. People around you should have the option of being spared. And remember to keep all conversations short and sweet. Do not use a cell phone inside theaters, elevators, libraries, churches, cemeteries, clinics, diners, galleries, or any other enclosed public spaces. And also, never ever hold an emotional phone conversation while in public. If you really must, use an earpiece in noisy locations, so that you can control the volume of your voice. Don’t use those irritating ring tones that distract others and destroy eardrums. Do we really have to listen to this nonsense? Grow up! Stop trying to multi-task with your phone. Stop making calls while buying groceries, jogging, waiting in line or doing other personal business. Lastly, inform everyone that you’re now following improved cell phone etiquette, and request them to do the same. It’s very important. Technology and manners can live in peace together. Just ask the millions of Internet users, who’ve adopted the rules for email etiquette. You can always use the vibrate function, use voice mail, or go to a secluded area before making a call. All it takes is a little bit of consideration.
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Mobile phone usage is getting out of control. By this I mean the loud, rude attitude that has seemingly pervaded all of the mobile phone-carrying society. The irritating ring tones and the incessant yakking spare nothing; not even baptisms, funerals, and job interviews. And I'm not kidding about this. A lot of people can attest to this sad fact. Executives, salesmen, doctors, lawyers, and priests know what I'm talking about.
Azlan Irda is the co-founder of AgeComputer.com, your cell phone superstore. Visit our website to find all the cell phones and accessories you will ever need.
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