Cell Phone Etiquette

The advent of the cell phone has certainly affected the lives of users--and non-users--of this modern technology. They can be one of the most convenient forms of technology, and at the same time,...

Have you ever been in a hospital and noticed the "Cell phone use restricted" signs? These signs are there for a good reason: Cell phone use in hospitals can interfere with medical equipment,...

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Finding a land-line phone number has become much easier since the onset of the Web. There are dozens of yellow pages and white pages on-line that can help you find a traditional phone number with...

If you have ever received a long-winded voicemail message; been called by the same person every 10 minutes; been admonished, dumped or fired by voicemail; or had someone answer your phone call...

Ever had that time when you received a voice mail and erased it after about 5 sec. nonsense? Well the next time you leave a message, leave a constructive one. A message that makes sense and is to...

Have you looked up recently from your cell phone and caught the "how dare you" glare. If you have seen this look of disgust - or even if you haven't- it is more than likely that you...

As convenient as cell phones are, they can be quite the nuisance at times. It is important that with the advancement of technology come new etiquette rules, especially when the technology involves...

Most people today have their own personal mobile phone number and voice mail. When someone doesn't answer their phone you are often faced with the need to leave that person a voice mail message...

Etiquette is a concern in every social situation, including speaking on a cell phone. Many people are unfamiliar with mobile phone etiquette, and some disregard it altogether. The convenience of...

If you lost your Blackberry or iPhone, you'd probably feel completely disconnected from the world. Well, you're not alone. These days, cell phones are not just devices that allow us to make phone...

It's hard to answer every phone call we receive, even with cell phones. It's not acceptable to answer a phone call in a meeting, during a meal, on a date or in a quiet location. While you are...

Studies done within the last five years show that drivers who are talking on their cell phones have a significantly slower response time than those who don't have a cell phone in hand. In the...

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The "keitai" or cell phone culture in Japan resemble cell phone culture in the West. Text messaging, taking pictures, and other phone features coincide with daily life resulting in a few rules of...

Mobile dating is a resource for on-the-go singles. When you sign up with a mobile dating service, it sends text messages with names, short profiles and even photos of other singles to your phone,...

In 2009, almost everyone has a cell phone. With the widespread availability of personal cell phones comes a new set of issues and etiquette for the office.

Besides enforcing that their children must obey their school's rules regarding when and where they can use their phones, parents should set rules in the home regarding times and places where...

Cell phones have very quickly become an integral part of our everyday lives as we can communicate through phone calls or text-message from virtually anywhere. As the use of cell phones grows, it...

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Since the widespread use of cell phones began, many annoying habits have crept into our daily lives that can be a source of rudeness, irritation, and even danger. There are several rules that you...

Just as any repetitive behavior can escalate into obsession or addiction, so too can texting. Read on to find out how to go about breaking the habit before you need a "textervention".

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Have you ever been forwarded a text message that contained a rumor? Did you immediately believe that rumor and forward it on to everyone in your phone book? I for one have been bombarded by...

Cell phone etiquette in public is one of those things that we should probably all have down cold by now. After all, cell phones have been in widespread use for quite some time. Yet it still seems...

Some may view cell phone etiquette as subjective. There are, however, a few basic guidelines that have been accepted as good manners when dealing with cell phones. If you're unsure about what you...

A number of surveys conducted by government agencies and non-profit organizations have been pointing to increasing road accidents and fatalities directly attributable to the use of cell phones...

Whether you’re leaving voicemail for a friend or a college, the following will help you use good etiquette and leave a message that will be well-received.

We live in times when everyone is connected, literally. It makes you wonder how anyone survived without the cell phone years ago. For the many benefits and conveniences a cell phone has brought...

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The famous Blackberry smartphone was released in 2002 an immediately became popular. The Blackberry has many of the same functions as a PDA, and as years go by, the manufacturers continue to...

Cell phones have made life so much easier, allowing us to conduct business and talk to family and friends on the go. As easy as cell phones make life, they don't come without their own set of...

In today's world, owning a cell phone is an absolute must. But in a city as fast-paced as New York, there are some simple rules that should be followed just for your own safety and also as general...

You’re on the phone with someone and –Eck!- Someone is calling you on the other line! How do you respond to it? How do you interrupt your current conversation? Follow these easy steps to...

Technology has advanced so quickly that society has yet to attribute any manners or etiquette to the use of cell phones, pc, and pdas. Here are a few helpful hints for the proper use of technology...