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Cell Phone Etiquette

Cell phone usage is getting out of control. By this I mean the loud, boorish attitude that has seemingly pervaded all of the mobile phone-carrying society. No event is safe from the omnipresent ringing and annoying yakking; not even baptisms, eulogies, 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 avenues to theaters, from clinics to boardrooms, from diners to churches, boorish cell phone users are anywhere. They practically forget or totally abandon basic courtesies. A lot of stories have emerged that attest to this. My favorite so far is the one about a speaker who was in the middle of a presentation. When his mobile phone rang, he just stopped right there and answered it! It's about time that we lay down the law about proper cell phone etiquette.

A recent survey says that carrying out loud conversations in public is the worst habit of cell phone users. Furthermore, deplorable cell phone manners is observed by almost everybody at least once a day. But let us be clear on one thing. Cell phones are not the issue here. People are. Cell phone sales are rising. So are the sound level and the rudeness. I think it’s the right time to seriously think about proper cell phone manners. 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.

Keep a 10-foot zone away from people when you use your cell phone. We don't want to know the banalities of your life, really. Inform all your callers that you’re talking on a cellular phone, so they’ll know to expect distractions or disconnections. And keep all conversations short and sweet.

Never use a mobile phone inside auditoriums, elevators, libraries, churches, cemeteries, hospitals, diners, galleries, or any other enclosed public spaces. Try also not to hold an intimate 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, walking, waiting in line or doing other personal business. And one more thing. Tell everyone that you're now using improved cell phone etiquette, and incite them to do the same. It’s very important.

Technology and good manners can co-exist. 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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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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