Mobile etiquette rules

Already ten years ago, many perfectly did without mobile phones, but today it is not just a means of communication, but a way of life. Almost every one of us is available 24 hours a day every day. But do you know about the etiquette of mobile communication? It turns out that there is one. Mute the sound

It's no secret that all kinds of funny ringtones, and conversations on the phone often interfere with others. According to the rules of etiquette, and sometimes security, the phone (or at least the call) must be turned off:

• in libraries, theaters, museums;
• at the doctor's reception;
• in places of religious worship;
• during a meeting, an important date;
• in airplane.

If you did not turn off the phone because of something and you got a call at the wrong time, apologize and try to talk briefly and in fact. If you are waiting for an important call during the service meeting, tell your colleagues about it in advance. If the call caught you in the transport, store, etc., answer, apologize and say that you will call back later.

Others do not long to be initiated into your personal and business life. If you need to talk on the phone in a public place, then keep in mind that according to the rules of etiquette it is better to move to 4-6 m - so you do not violate someone else's personal space. In addition, you must speak in a low voice and calmly, at the same time set the average volume of the actual conversation, otherwise you will hear not only you, but also the interlocutor. Do not attract attention to yourself with loud exclamations, indignant screams, obscene expressions.

And mobile etiquette recommends turning off the sound of buttons in public places. A set of SMS, accompanied by a barking, can irritate others.

You can not talk on the cell phone while driving. For negotiations in this situation, you must use a special headset, and it is better to refuse to communicate at all. The conversation in any case distracts from the road, and the road from the conversation.

They called you!

Often it happens that the person to whom you are calling does not answer. This is not a cause for concern, because a person can be just busy. So be patient, but not persevering: wait for a response should be no more than five beeps. By the way, according to the rules of etiquette, the non-answered subscriber should call you back within 2 hours. If more time has passed, then boldly call yourself.

Calls to the mobile can not be ignored. It is necessary to answer even unfamiliar numbers, because if someone made a mistake, it is better to inform him about it.

Time for talks

A well-educated person should not bother colleagues, subordinates or superiors during non-working hours, except for emergency cases. As for personal calls, it is undesirable to call before 9 am and after 22 pm (take into account the time difference with other cities and countries). And it is not recommended to call:

• Friday evening;
• at the first and last hour of the working day;
• Monday morning;
• at lunchtime.

But you can send SMS at any time. Just do not forget: SMS is a means of informal communication, it is not suitable for the transfer of important and official information.

In the office and not only

When you get out of the office, do not leave the phone in the workplace: the continuously ringing trills interfere with colleagues.

In the presence of colleagues it is not necessary to conduct personal conversations. If necessary, go into the corridor.

You can not answer calls from someone else's mobile when the owner is not around. You can not tell other people's phone numbers to third parties without permission from their owners.

It's unethical to talk on the phone in the toilet booth. Firstly, you delay the queue, and secondly, you disrespect the interlocutor.

In cafes and restaurants do not put on the phone. But this rule does not apply to noisy institutions.

We speak correctly.

It turns out that during a telephone conversation is not worth it:

• frown (it is believed that both a gloomy face and a smile are "audible" to the interlocutors), to speak in a tired voice:
• speak inarticulately;
• sharply change the topic of conversation, interrupt;
• make comments, conflict;
• combine conversation with other matters;
• to remain silent for a long time, not to express an interest in the conversation;
• Hang up the phone.