Millions of people rely on their Blackberry, iPhone or other e-mail and internet-accessible Smartphone. But when it is okay and not okay to whip it out and answer e-mails in public???
It’s a scene we’ve seen all too often. You have a gathering with your friends in a restaurant, and just as you begin to chat with your friends, you hear Smartphone buzzing with incoming messages. Worse, as you utter your first few words, people start checking their e-mails, some furiously tap the keyboard, and others giggle at the screen. Was it something funny you said?
Many people is upset by the lack of etiquette shown by people talking on cell phones in restaurants, theaters and even in public restrooms.
Hence,what situation should you NOT use a smartphone or use it properly???
Please always put your phone on vibrate or silent and make sure that you must apologize if your message disrupts a meeting.
Ignore the message if you are in a important meeting or gathering.It is really impolite if you keep texting in front of your friends.They will start thinking what are you doing?What are you really texting? Perhaps This guy is so boring. Or maybe She don't want to chat with us.......
If you must text, head to the bathroom.If you just have to text someone while you're attending a holiday party, go ahead and type it while in the bathroom. It's okay. Really.And you'd certainly be wise to keep smartphones activity in the bathroom to silent toilet texting.
If you really want to answer a call, exit quietly and take the call outside.It is impolite to take a call and keep chatting and laughing in front of the people.Don't ever make anyone feel insignificant and uninspiring by always checking your smartphone.
When you understand the DO and DON'T of using smartphones clearly,you will become a wise user of smartphones.
by Ivy Lim Pei Ling~~~
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