Cell Phone Etiquette | Ask Dear Gaby

It’s 2009- Will People ever follow the rules of Cell phone Etiquette?

By DearGaby, on August 18th, 2009

I just cannot believe in this time and age people still don’t use proper cell phone etiquette. I was at a memorial service a few weeks ago. During the service, someone’s cell phone starts to ring, with one of those loud ring tones. I couldn’t believe it. Hey it’s 2009. This wasn’t a one time deal either. I am at exercise class someone’s cell phone starts to ring, or in the movie theatre and sure enough someone’s phone goes off. I can go on and on. The most unbelievable is when I am driving and I look at the car next to me and the person is texting. What is that about? When will that become illegal in the state of Florida and in every state in the US?

Some rules to remember:

Turn off your cell phone in Restaurants, Libraries, Meetings, Places of Worship,Movie theatres, Live performances, and the Gym. If you must have it on, put it in vibrate mode. If you need to answer a call, then step out since I and the others around you do not want to hear your conversation.

When driving, if you must use your cell phone, please use it hands free. Many states require this. Frankly this should be a law in every state.

Do NOT text when driving. It is extrmely dangerous. You can cause a serious accident.

Do NOT talk on the phone when riding your bycicle unless you are using the phone hands free.

Do NOT speak loudly. When you must answer the phone in public places, nobody wants to hear your conversation. Remember, do not hold inappropriate conversations either when speaking on your cell in a public place.

About Gabrielle:
Gabrielle Ottavio is certified as an International Image and Style Consultant. She is a member of AICI, which is the leading and largest professional association of personal and corporate image consultants worldwide. She possesses several years consulting experience in the areas of staffing, one on one executive coaching, career couseling and image consulting. Gabrielle is also on the board of ISACA, an international organization comprised of professionals and students, IT Women, and the Fashion Group International, comprised of professionals in the fashion business.