CELL PHONE ETIQUETTE BY: SABRINA SWATZYNA

IN ALL SITUATIONS Use caller ID to determine whether to answer the call Use voic to leave a brief message is the recipient doesn’t answer Avoid using profanity in public Keep calls brief when you are with other people

IN THE OFFICE Set your phone to silent or vibrate mode during meetings

IN RESTAURANTS Turn off your cell phone or set to vibrate only If a call comes, excuse yourself from the table

WHILE ON A DATE There are few calls that are more important than the person you are with If your phone does vibrate, you’ll impress them by silencing it, ignoring it, or looking at the caller ID and stating you will call the person back later

IN TRANSIT If not prohibited by the transit authority or carrier, speak with a normal volume level Imagine having a conversation with the person next to you, there is no need to shout Observe the laws of your state when driving The safest choice is to not use the phone at all

SOCIAL EVENTS Turn off your cell phone

THEATRES Set to vibrate only if your are expecting an important call, such as the babysitter

CHURCH If a call comes through that you must take, excuse yourself to the lobby to take the call

OTHER USEFUL TIPS Don’t talk loudly or shout into your phone Keep calls brief when you are with other people Select a non-offensive ringtone Remove your Bluetooth earpiece when you are not using it