1. CELL PHONE ETIQUETTE BY: SABRINA SWATZYNA

2. IN ALL SITUATIONS Use caller ID to determine whether to answer the call Use voicemail to leave a brief message is the recipient doesn’t answer Avoid using profanity in public Keep calls brief when you are with other people

3. IN THE OFFICE Set your phone to silent or vibrate mode during meetings

4. IN RESTAURANTS Turn off your cell phone or set to vibrate only If a call comes, excuse yourself from the table

5. WHILE ON A DATE There are few calls that are more important than the person you are with If your phone does vibrate, you’ll impress them by silencing it, ignoring it, or looking at the caller ID and stating you will call the person back later

6. IN TRANSIT If not prohibited by the transit authority or carrier, speak with a normal volume level Imagine having a conversation with the person next to you, there is no need to shout Observe the laws of your state when driving The safest choice is to not use the phone at all

7. SOCIAL EVENTS Turn off your cell phone

8. THEATRES Set to vibrate only if your are expecting an important call, such as the babysitter

9. CHURCH If a call comes through that you must take, excuse yourself to the lobby to take the call

10. OTHER USEFUL TIPS Don’t talk loudly or shout into your phone Keep calls brief when you are with other people Select a non-offensive ringtone Remove your Bluetooth earpiece when you are not using it