Good Cell Phone Conversation Etiquette
I'm sure this has happened to you. You're sitting in a restaurant with friends having a wonderful lunch and a great conversation. Then
the person at the next table gets a cell phone call and proceeds to hold a loud and disruptive, one-sided conversation throughout your
entire lunch. How annoying.
Here are a few guidelines on good cell phone conversation etiquette that everyone interested in making good conversation will want to know.
Speak in a Normal Voice
Most of the time, it should not be necessary to yell into a cell phone in order to be heard. You should be able to talk in a normal speaking
voice, and still be clearly understood by the person on the other end of the line. If that isn't happening for you, then there’s probably
something wrong with your phone (or your service provider).
Find An Out of the Way Spot
If you get a call while you're out and about, find an out of the way spot to stand and hold your conversation. I accidentally collided with
a woman the other day that unexpectedly stopped in the middle of the traffic flow to hold a phone conversation. I ended up dropping my mint
chocolate chip ice-cream cone. Again, how annoying.
Don't Forget the One Your With
I can't think of anything ruder then being with someone who answers their cell phone, and then holds a 20-minet conversation with someone else
while you sit and twiddle your thumbs. Unless the call is an emergency, its best to speak to your caller at another time and enjoy the company
of the one you're with.
Set Your Cell Phone on Vibrate
When you're at the movies, attending a class, listening to a lecture or even when you are at work (company policies vary), it is best to keep
your phone on vibrate. That way, the ringing of your phone will not disturb the people around you.
Happy Celling
Cell phones are one of the greatest inventions. They help us keep in touch when we're on the go, and are extremely handy in emergencies. Keep
these few guidelines on cell phone etiquette in mind, and you will be a master of the art of conversation, even on a cell phone.
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