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n today’s world, cell phones have
become more and more prevalent.
They provide many benefits but
also include some challenges and
aggravations. I think most of us
are taken in by the convenience and
do not think about the difficulties
they cause unless they affect us.
may be the best solution.
July was National Cell Phone
Courtesy Month, an event founded
by author and etiquette expert
Jacqueline Whitmore in 2002 with
the intent of making cell phone
users more respectful of their
surroundings.
Keep your cool
To avoid offending others,
Whitmore offered the following
advice in honor of National Cell
Phone Courtesy Month:
Always use your wireless phone’s
silent or vibration settings in public
places such as business meetings,
religious services, schools,
restaurants, theaters or sporting
events so that you do not disrupt
your surroundings.
Be all there
When you’re in a meeting,
performance, courtroom or other
busy area, let calls go to voicemail
to avoid a disruption. In some
instances, turning your phone off
Keep it private
Be aware of your surroundings
and avoid discussing private or
confidential information in public.
You never know who may be in
hearing range.
Don’t display anger during a public
call. Conversations that are likely
to be emotional should be held
where they will not embarrass
or intrude on others.
Learn to vibe
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