etiquette
Charlotte Girl
10 Modern
Cell Phone Manners
W
by Sharon Schweitzer, J.D.
e live in a world where texting someone
Today, 95 percent of U.S. Americans and 94 percent of Eu-
in the same room is considered normal.
ropeans own a cellphone of some kind. It’s the perfect time
When did smartphones become such
to reflect on your mobile phone habits. Spending a little
an integrated part of our lives? When we incessantly text,
less time on the phone and a little more time in the present
email, and call, we lose the value of face-to-face contact.
improves our face-to-face relationship building.
According to the Pew Research Center, 30 percent of
Here are 10 modern cell phone manners & etiquette tips
young adults who own a cell phone pretend to be using
to consider:
their phone — to avoid social interaction.
1. Silent Cellphone:
It’s polite and responsible to turn off your cell phone be-
fore meetings, meals, and meaningful moments – like dates! If you can’t turn your device off, turn it to silent or vibrate. Your phone is not a replacement for an in-person meeting.
2. Exceptions To The Rule:
There are exceptions to every rule: A) Doctors, nurses, first responders, and health providers B) Those expecting emergency calls C) Those who have an infant with a babysitter, or a person with a caregiver D) Those momentarily sharing photos with others E) Those researching an important request, such as directions.
3. Pardon Me:
If accepting an emergency call, excuse yourself as quietly and calmly as possible from the gathering with an apology. For example, “I apologize, however this is urgent, please excuse me. I will return in a moment.”
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