Mobile Phone Etiquettes

Mobile phone etiquettes are about following some simple guidelines of common courtesy when using a cell phone in public, designed to make public places more enjoyable for all or using it in a meeting whether it is casual or formal.

Chances are, you've been annoyed at one point or another by someone not practicing proper cell phone etiquette. The man or woman talking loudly into mobile offends those forced to listen to it which is worth nothing to them. Some people sometimes enjoy the practice of listening and making mockery of other person talking into cell phone but most people are really annoyed. Private conversations, arguments, details about how a meeting went, or intimate knowledge of what's in a stranger's refrigerator at home are all things unwilling for other persons and they can even do better without these details irrelevant for them.

Aside from loud and un-concerned conversations, obnoxious ringtones provide regular disruptions to other people. The ambiance of restaurants and cafes must now compete with ringing phones and one-sided conversations. Another issue is what is done by the drivers. They talk and drive, they text of cell and driver, they hit and they cause damage then. A sense of deprivation is prevailing in the minds of our people and we try to impress other people by just looking busy.

The issue also remains when we call someone for meeting and still don’t pay attention to them and continues to send messages to some other. In my personal opinion, the person who is physically present deserves more time and more attention than the person who is not present in between.

Some people have gotten so fed up with rude mobile phone users they have turned to illegal mobile phone jammers. These devices knock cell phone users off their lines and prevent a reconnection with the cell tower until the user wanders out of range.

Cell phone can be used in ethical manner if we follow the following rules at the minimum.

1. When there are people around you and you cannot answer the call in isolation, leave the call and let go the call to voice mail. If it is urgent, roll over to the place where no one can listen to you. It is a polite manner.

2. Phones should not be answered at the places where other people may be disturbed. For keeping the record of missed calls, either turn the mobile phone to vibration mode or activate missed call notifications.

3. Keeping the voice low is a true symbol of a gentleman. While talking on cell phone, keep your tone low and your voice straight i.e. without any emotions.

4. Maintain a reasonable distance from the person nearest to you while talking on phone. Make sure that no one is listening to what are you talking about on phone.

5. Details are not essential. Keep your conversation short to a minimum.

6. It looks odd, proud and selfish attending the call and leave the one to whom you were talking earlier. The person in front of you deserves more than the person calling you. If it is an emergency call, excuse yourself before taking the call.

7. It is better to make a phone call later rather than never been able to make a call. Talking while driving is illegal and should not be practiced. While you are on road, not only you but other persons may also suffer due to you.

8. Cell phones should be kept off while at mourning places or quiet places like library, meeting rooms etc. Moreover, ringing cell phones may disqualify you in job interviews and presentations.

9. Do not wear Bluetooth devices or headphones while speaking to others. Other people may not know if you are really listening to them or the phone, which may cause bad feelings.

10. Do not call close to pregnant women, children and patients especially in emergency wards.

11. During a meeting, don’t answer your phone, text your friends, or check your e-mail. Otherwise, you’ll appear distracted, bored, and unprofessional. If you’re texting or e-mailing someone for important information pertaining to the meeting, let others know what you’re doing so they don’t think you’re being disrespectful. The best thing to do is leave your cell phone at your desk, and be sure to turn the ringer off.