How to Properly Use Your Cell Phone in Public

Many of us need to answer calls when they come in, no matter where or when. We've moved past that issue, because now people expect you to answer your phone. We even need to make calls no matter where or when because people are expecting you to be able to carry on your business no matter where you are. However, there is still a right way and wrong way to do it. Read on to learn how to properly use your cell phone in public.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Cell phone

1. If you are with people and you're receiving a call, you should excuse yourself and take the call elsewhere. Not only is it your private business and you might want it to stay just that, but it could be very annoying especially if there are multiple people you are with trying to carry on their own conversation.

2. The simple idea is to be aware of other people around you when you're on the phone. If you have to walk and talk down the street, you still have the ability to turn your head. Make an extra effort to continue normal sidewalk etiquette.

3. Technology is impressive when it comes to cell phones. With that said, there is no need to shout over the phone unless the person you are talking to is in or near a helicopter. It's annoying and disruptive to the people around you, and it's just plain unnecessary and unattractive.

4. If you're texting, the same rules apply. Stay aware of people around you. Just because you are texting doesn't give you the right of way on the street. Look up from time to time, or stop for a second to complete the message.

5. Let the people on the other end of the phone know what you are doing. No matter how important the phone call is, they may offer to talk later if you're in a situation that might be less than ideal for talking on the phone.

Tips & Warnings

• It's not a walkie talkie, speak to someone on the phone just as you would if they were with you in person.