Mobile phones, do you really want to be available all the time?
Do you really want to be available to anyone and everyone 24/7? What i mean? A famous person once said that the more available you become; the more approachable everyone will expect you to be. People will actually be annoyed if you are not immediately and constantly available instead of being pleased when you call. People who expect you to be available all the time can be annoying. Phone calls follow you everywhere you go, including your bathroom. Even at night when you want to rest, mobile phones keep ringing and bothering you. If it's important, no problem, but if it's very minor, why bother so late.
Today we live in this modern society and due to the proliferation of mobile phones we see people talking anywhere and everywhere. If used for business, it can prove to be very effective and worthy. However, for very minor problems, the pain while sleeping and even while bathing can be quite uncomfortable, if not downright disgusting. However, if you make yourself available all the time, you've created your own nightmare.
Cell phone etiquette is becoming a forgotten concept. You will see people talking loudly on their phones and disturbing people nearby in restaurants and even offices. I'm sure you'll notice once or twice in a meeting by now that when a cell phone rings, almost everyone around will immediately reach for their cell phones. If you were the one talking and then the person in front of you was talking on the phone, how would you feel? I am sure you will feel undervalued and ignored. Gross practice and should change.
It can help people who use cell phones to have some degree of etiquette when it comes to using cell phones, especially in places where you might appear rude when using them or even when your cell phone is ringing.
When you are at 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 the ringing of the cell phone will not only disturb you while you are praying, but it will also disturb others. You don't have to flaunt your expensive gadget in the place of worship.
Please turn off your cell phone during meetings; it is rude to have your phone ring while someone is talking. Disruption can cause problems, especially when the meeting deals with extremely important issues. However, if you're waiting for a terribly important call, you can use your cell phone's vibrate mode to alert you of an incoming call and leave the meeting if you need to take the call. You can also inform the potential caller that you are in a meeting and that you cannot be disturbed.
When you are traveling and on board the plane, you will need to turn off your phone. This is because electronic devices can interfere with the aircraft's avionics. For security reasons, it is therefore necessary to turn off the phone. However, on extremely long flights, airlines allow you to use your cell phone at certain times, if you really need to make a phone call, use this designated time if necessary.
A mobile phone has become a necessity these days, that's why most people use it and mobile phone manufacturers are constantly developing different uses and functions for this very small gadget. Be globally competitive, but you should understand that being rude is not part of modernity. Observe a degree of etiquette; it will be very useful for you and your business.
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