Practicing proper mobile etiquette

Mobile phones are nice, but nicer would it be if we follow some basic etiquette while using them. Mobile phones are becoming an integral part of our daily activities and the changes that these powerful devices have brought about does call for some additional rules too. As with any other matter involving basic discipline, it is important for us to comply with some socially acceptable behavioural acts while using cell phones. Here are some simple ground rules that define what mobile etiquette is all about.

Know when to pick up

Avoid picking up a call when you are engaged in a face to face conversation with a person. It is a good practice to remind yourself to switch off your phone if you are going to be doing something important.

Watch your distance

If you are not close enough to the phone to answer a call within two or three rings, you could then set it to the vibrate or silent modes. Persistent rings could disturb others, especially when you are in an office area.

Mind your volume

It is good to keep your tone low and the conversation short when you are using your phone in the public. If you have to talk loud to be heard, you can just look around and find a less crowded location.

Drive or talk

Either drive or talk, but not both. There is a lot of evidence that mobile phones distract drivers. Ear phones are an alternate, but unless a call is critical, it is better to avoid talking while driving. Stop, talk, hang-up and then drive.

Be conscious of what you are talking

Your personal matters are not for the public to hear. It is good to avoid private conversations or mention phone or other important numbers when you are in a place where people can hear to you.

Think twice before setting up a ring tone

Though you do not intend to, some ring tones might offend or disturb other people. It is better to silence your phone when you are in the public.

Try not to multi-task

Some folks are good at multi tasking but a majority aren’t. You type, sip coffee, read a letter, talk over the phone. The bottom line, you are not concentrating on anything and many a times, it might irritate others too.

No too much peeking

Well, it is not so easy to not look at your phone atleast five times a minute, but it is better to limit your peek to maybe, once in an hour. This really makes a lot of sense when you are in a face-to-face conversation or a part of a small group.

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