Top 5 Annoying Habits of Mobile Phone UsersAll great inventions come with even greater responsibility but often we get obsessed with the invention alone. Nothing speaks for this phenomenon better than mobile phones. These small handheld devices emerged from nowhere and seized us all. We rarely are without a mobile phone – it finds its place in our pockets or purses no matter where life takes us. If the phone happens to be the latest hottie, we hold it in our palms as our most precious treasure or showcase it by pinning it to the belt as though it were some rare reward for heroism. All the obsession and flaunting are fine but what’s dangerous is that our civil faculties somehow get turned off the moment we turn a cell phone on. While mobile phones are enormously useful for staying in touch with our family, friends, and work, they can easily trick us to annoy people right around us if we are not careful. And, it’s extremely important to be careful, to be aware of our surroundings, to be courteous and sensitive to others, to adopt basic mobile etiquettes, and thereby to be good mobile phone users. Below are 5 mobile etiquettes that get violated most: Don’t Talk-Torture People It may seem to be the best use of your time to talk tough to your business partner while you are having a hair cut but the person occupying the next seat is in the salon for a nice relaxing head massage. He’s had enough torture outside, don’t cause more. You will also be much more effective when your own head feels lighter. Stay in the Line, Not on Phone It’s not uncommon to spot people having loud and lengthy conversations over the phone while waiting in the line for something (movie ticket, food, ATM etc.). Remember, being in line itself is a bit frustrating feeling for people. Your giggles and sighs may be entertaining your significant one on the other side but they aren’t helping those standing around you. Cut that Noise Off Turn your mobile phone off or, if you have to, put it in a vibrate mode while in a place like movie theater, meeting, restaurant, church, or temple. Your ring-tone may be the best sounding in the whole world but it isn’t necessarily pleasing for others. Your ring-tone can even offend people, including the dead if you are in a funeral. The calmness of the vibrate mode on the other hand has more universal appeal. Control Your Gestures You find a less crowded corner at the airport, plug in the Bluetooth, and let yourself immerse. You think you are being courteous. Think again! Your hands are free and you are making all kinds of gestures. If you are excited you may even be marching briskly back and forth. Yes, people are too far to listen to your conversation however they can clearly see someone walking and acting bizarre. Have the conversation by all means but don’t put up a display of emotions. Most Calls Can Wait Every call is important but most won’t mind waiting. You don’t have to take every call right when it arrives. You can screen and take only selective calls, delaying the ones that can wait. It’s a habit that not only helps in sticking to mobile etiquettes but also empowers you to better utilize your own time. Don’t treat every call as though you will never get another opportunity to return it. Conclusion Mobile phones were engineered to enable a wireless conversation anytime anywhere. They have certainly brought the world closer. However, people who don’t follow the basic mobile phone etiquettes annoy people around them. Be a good mobile phone user. Be courteous!
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 I do not like cell phone users who 1. shake hands with me while being on the phone 2. text while talking to me 3. play games while walking 4. use outdated songs for ringtones 5. and share boring jokes By: Rup832 days ago |
