Sometimes, cell phone users can be a bit annoying, especially if they are unaware of the following cell phone rules that every tech consumer should live by:

1. Cell Phone Rules to Live By
Sometimes, cell phone users can be a bit annoying, especially if they are unaware of
the following cell phone rules that every tech consumer should live by:
1. Calibrate Your Values. First of all, it is your responsibility to determine whether
your cell phone habits are acceptable or offensive. It is not the other way around.
And the fact that people don’t point your wrong out doesn’t mean you’re not
annoying. Sometimes, they’re just being polite. The correct word to remember is
SENSIBILITY. Ditch this from your psyche and you are sure to come across as a rude
caller.
2. Obey the Rules. It doesn’t matter if the phone call is important, if somebody tells
you to lower the volume of your voice or hang up on the call, you should comply
with grace and in good faith. He probably has a reason, and doesn’t just want to
bully you or impinge your divine right to expression.
3. Step Away While Handling Calls. There is no rule on the acceptable distance you
should be from people while taking a call. But all factors taken into account i.e.
environment, volume of your voice, and contempt, a 10-foot distance between you
and the person nearest to you should be fine. If you are in an enclosed area, you
need to go out before you hit the ‘Answer’ button.
4. No to Speaker Mode! In any case, don’t put your phone on speaker. If people
around you don’t want to hear whatever it is that you’re saying, they also don’t want
to hear the person on the other end of the line.
5. Don’t Do Gossip Calls in Public. Inasmuch as you shouldn’t talk about personal
things in public, you also have to hold your horses when you want to lambast Ms.
Campus Mean Girl or Mr. Bully Jock on the phone with people (whether strangers)
around you. It’s not only nonsensical, but is also an unflattering reflection of
yourself.

2. 6. Assess If It’s a Call-Okay Situation. You see, some places are inappropriate for
cell phone usage. If you’re in any of the following places, it is advisable that you
refrain from answering or making calls:
 Elevator
 Hospital
 Auditorium
 Restroom
 Library
 Conference Room
 Church or Place of Worship
 Live Performance
 Funeral
 Movie Theater
7. Choose Text Messages Over Calls. If you have to respond to something on the
phone and you can’t call the person, it is much better if you send a text message
explaining that you can’t attend to the call for the moment and will return the call
first chance you get later.
8. Use Group Messages Sparingly. Sometimes, group messages serve a good
purpose, but if it is abused, it can be a little bit awkward both for the sender and
receiver. Some people I know use group messages to express their happiness,
sadness, excitement, despair, grief, and all sorts of emotions. No matter how sad or
happy you are, people are rarely interested. And bombarding their inboxes with your
personal musings is such a bummer. So please, if it’s not important; then don’t send
it as a group message.
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