Etiquette

Calling cards allow individuals to prepurchase phone calling privileges, which they can then use to call numbers throughout the world by first dialing the calling card's toll-free access line....

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...

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...

In a meeting, in the bathroom or driving to the mall -- no matter what you're doing -- cell phones keep you in touch 24/7. But while accepting a call in the boardroom or the bathroom may be...

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...

Cell phones serve many purposes, particularly during emergency situations. However, with the growing increase of cell phone users, it is important to note there is now an etiquette to using cell...

Most of us have been to a business meeting. Depending on who is attending or running the show, meetings can go two ways. They can be informative and beneficial or be a complete waste of time....

You know those bothersome vermin-like people who run the kiosks at the mall? Ever been tackled by folks with hand lotion or tacky jewelry? I've made an art out of avoiding these people! Follow...

Cell phones are great—they keep us in touch with friends, families, and our business issues. They can be lifesavers during emergencies. However, cell phones can also be annoying if not used...

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...

A few simple guidelines may help our telephone calls be more productive. Whether making or receiving personal, business or cell phone calls, proper telephone etiquette goes a long way toward...

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...

Good manners and etiquette are important qualities. They are imperative in leading a successful and confident life. Be respectful, tolerant, considerate and kind to others. These are the...

In today's society, the cell phone is an essential means of communication. Personal convenience aside, many people use cell phones for business as well. Though we can appreciate the advantages of...

It's so easy to take that phone call. In today's world, instant gratification is the name of the game. Cell phone etiquette is something that you might want to consider. You don't really have to...

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...

With cell phones in sight everywhere you go, you've most likely overheard the conversations of total strangers. Do you ever wonder what the guidelines are for using a cell phone? Our family had a...

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...

In this article you will find out how to properly use 911. The 911 system varies from state to state, but all have the same main goal. Public safety is very important, but when is the proper time...

While the Internet can be an informal place, it is always a good idea to practice good netiquette when corresponding through email. The same goes for sending text messages, but much of cell phone...

There are few people in today's society who don't own a cell phone. Children can even be seen walking through stores and down the street with one in their hands. However not everyone who owns one...

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...

Cell phones have become a part of everyday life. People have removed landlines in favor of cell phones, which means more conversation in public places. Improper usage of cell phones disrupts the...

Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone in 1876, so you'd think users would have gotten telephone etiquette down by now. But bad phone etiquette seems to pop up everywhere and with the...

Phone etiquette is an important part of good manners. Children should learn this skill early so that it becomes automatic in daily communication. It is easy to teach phone etiquette if you are...

It has always been polite to consider others' feelings while we are speaking on the phone, but the past decade has introduced an even greater necessity for phone etiquette. When we carry around...

Cell phones are no longer just used in case of emergencies or when no other forms of communication are available. They have become a trend of constant convenience for most adults and a must-have...

Ethics describes a system of morals that are studied, recommended and accepted by society. These unwritten rules, made up of morals (the concept of right behavior) and values (what is held in high...

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...

Being put on hold can bring out the worst in us. Sometimes getting something taking care of involving a company or a state institution can be quite a farce and the red tape they generate is...

Telephone etiquette sometimes seems to have gone the way of the rotary dial phones. The cell phones of today have become one of the greatest offenders of all. People talk loudly within plain...

If you do not want to be bothered with telemarketers and unwanted calls to your home phones or your cell phone you should register all your numbers with the National Do Not Call List.

Advances in technology have led to ubiquitous gadget use, ranking cell phone users among the top etiquette offenders on public transportation. Here's an easy guide to limiting cell phone usage on...

Recycling cell phones is important because it reduces the amounts of metals and plastics that must be manufactured in the plants that make these devices. It can also lower greenhouse emissions,...

It is common knowledge that many people do not practice proper cell phone etiquette. The problem is only getting worse since cell phones are becoming more and more elaborate, and more and more...

Being polite requires consideration and respect for other people. To be polite open doors for people, limit cell phone conversations and say "thank you" or "excuse me." Learn to be aware of words...

Cell phones are one of the most important commodities in many people's lives. They are carried for various reasons and they seldom leave the presence of the owner. They all have basic features but...

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...

According to ABC News Reporter Brian Ross, "A senior federal law enforcement official tells ABC News the government is tracking the phone numbers we call in an effort to root out confidential...

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...

It happens to all of us, we wait at the doctor's office or the dentist, and we wait at the driver's license office. Another place with long waits is the airport or train station. Don't let that...

Cell phones are some of the most dynamic communication (and increasingly infotainment) devices of the Digital Age. While cell phones have proved to be highly beneficial tools for many tasks and...

When you are in a court of law you must always behave appropriately. Behaving inappropriately in a court room can cause the judge to find you in contempt. If you are unsure of how to behave...

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...

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...

These guidelines will help you to learn what to do to enhance your life and others around you using proper etiquette. Many people can easily teach someone these traits that will help them...

How many times have you been out, on a bus, at a store, walking down the street, anywhere, and it happens. You get hit by nature’s call like a freight train and you’d give your right arm to call...

Everywhere you turn these days, someone has a cell phone glued to his/her ear or appears to be raving lunatic because he or she is speaking quite loudly and/or animatedly into the cell phone's...