communications & Technology

A famous person once said that the more available you make yourself; the more available everyone will expect you to be. People will actually be annoyed if you are not instantly and constantly available rather than being pleased when you do call. People expecting you to be available all the time may be annoying. Cell phone calls follow you everywhere you are including your bathroom. Even during nighttime when you want to rest
cell phones continue to ring and annoy you. If it is important
no problem but if it is very menial
why you need to be bothered so late.

Today in this modern society
we live in and the proliferation of cell phones we see people talking anywhere and everywhere. If used for business
this may prove to be very effective and worthy. However
for very menial issues being bothered in your sleep and even during your bathroom time may be quite annoying if not outright disgusting. However
if you make yourself available all the time
you created your own nightmare.

Cell phone etiquette is getting to be a forgotten concept. You will see people talking on the phone loudly and disturbs people nearby in restaurants and even in offices. I am sure by now
once or twice in a meeting you will notice that when a cell phone rings
almost everyone around will immediately look for their cell phones. If you were the one talking
and then the person in front of you talks on his phone
how would you feel? I am sure you will feel belittled and ignored. Rude practice
and should be changed.

It may help people who use cell phones to follow certain degree of etiquette with respect to the use of cell phones specially in places where you may seem rude if you use or even when your cell phone rings.

When you are in a place of worship
it may be necessary to leave your cell phone in the house or at least turn it off if you do not want to be away with it. This is because ringing cell phone will not just disturb you while you pray it will also disturb others. You do not need to show off your expensive gadget in a place of worship.

During meetings
please turn off your cell phone; it is rude to have your phone ringing while somebody speaks. Disruption may cause problems especially when the meeting tackles extremely important issues. However
if you are waiting for terribly important call
you may use the vibrate mode of your cell phone to alert you when a call is in-coming and leave the meeting if you need to answer the call. You may also inform the possible caller that you are in a meeting and that you cannot be disturbed.

When traveling and if you are on-board an aircraft
you will be required to turn off your phone. This is because electronics devices may interfere with the aircraft's avionics. Thus
it is a requirement to turn of your phone for safety reasons. However
for extremely long flights
airline companies allow cell phone usage at a certain time
if you really need to make a phone call
use this time allotted if necessary.

Cell phone have become to be a necessity nowadays
that is why most people use it and cell phone manufacturers have continuously develop different usage and functions for this very small gadget. Be globally competitive
but you should understand that being rude is not part of modernity. Follow certain degree of etiquette; this will be very helpful to you and your business.