Cell Phone Etiquette
Cell
phones, love 'em or hate 'em they are here to stay and an important part of our
lives. Because of this, we need some solid etiquette in place. We all share
public places and deserve to be treated with respect.
I
have contributed to many an article about cell phone abuses and how the average
non-abuser can deal with them but am surprised at the length others are going
to combat the noise.
It
is unfortunate that we have found ourselves in the position of policing other's
manners. Perhaps it has become inevitable. Cell
phone users have been asked for years to please turn off their phones in public
places, especially restaurants, theaters, hospitals, and churches. Yet,
the ubiquitous, melodious ring interrupts our enjoyment of many activities
such as the anniversary meal and the movie that we stood in line two hours
to watch.
I
remember an article from a few years ago about a famous conductor who
stopped his orchestra during a public performance because of a cell phone
ringing. He simply stopped, turned, and asked the now embarrassed guest
if he would like to answer his phone or turn it off. We all share public
spaces, so we should be conscious of how our behavior affects others around
us. And noise is a major issue.
It
shouldn't have come to this, but I can completely understand why. Still, perhaps we should be introspective about
our own behavior and learn to police ourselves before someone else does it for
us. Good manners are simply treating others as you wish to be
treated. Simple isn't it.
Please
Read
Simple, Easy
to Remember Rules of Introductions
Everyday
Manners: Middle Schoolers Teach Us About Manners
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