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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.

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