Every day you can see people on their cell phones in the waiting room at a doctor's office. Additionally, at school cafeterias, diners, and other public places. Often the person sitting next to you can hear the whole conversation with the speaker turned on. Sometimes you will see a person on the cell phone while purchasing their items with the cashier. Yet, all of this cell phone use has made more people lack manners and courtesy towards others.
Therefore, the whole month of July is devoted to cell phone use and courtesy. You do not have to be a secretary to follow cell phone etiquette in your daily routine. However, it is suggested to speak slowly and clearly when you speak to someone on the cell phone. Keep in mind some businesses continue using landlines which makes it difficult to hear. Here are some tips to do cell phone etiquette.
1. Silence your cell phone when you are walking the dog, walking on the streets, and when you are driving.
2. Do not put a person on the speaker without their permission.
3. Do not text while crossing the street and while you are driving.
4. Silence your cell phone when you are eating with the family.
5. Let all your telephone calls go to voicemail especially when you are in a public place.
6. If your family members need to know where you are, send them a quick text message before leaving your home.
7. Leave a handwritten note to your family members who do not text message before you leave your home.
8. Make sure your cell phone is silent in public places especially when it is too noisy to speak to someone on the cell phone.
9. Leave a voice mail in a quiet area where there is no traffic noise, freeway noise, and echoes.
10. Turn off the television, the radio, or any other electronic device while leaving a voice mail.
11. Take advantage of timing your text messages in advance especially when you know your family members or friends' weekly work schedules.
12. Use a spam blocker for cell phone calls and text messages.
13. Keep your personal cell phone conversations short during work hours.
14. Use headphones when it is appropriate to speak to someone on the cell phone.
15. Make sure you can hear the person when you are using headphones.
Do not shout on the cell phone. Call back the person or restart your cell phone if the person has difficulty hearing you on the cell phone. Following these suggestions will make life less complicated. Furthermore, you will feel safe while you are driving or walking outside. Here are resources for National Cell Phone Courtesy Month.
10 Rules about Cell Phone Etiquette:
https://hosa.org/10-rules-about-cell-phone-etiquette/
Texting and Cell Phone Etiquette for Tweens
https://www.verywellfamily.com/texting-and-cell-phone-etiquette-for-tweens-3288602
What is Cell Phone Etiquette:
https://www.easytechjunkie.com/what-is-cell-phone-etiquette.htm
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