Saturday, February 4, 2012

Cell Phone Etiquette


Owning a cellular phone is indeed a great help especially, to those who are working. It could be a necessity for these people in particular concerning keeping communication lines open in relation to the job. Although, there must is a proper time when to use or when not to use the cellular phone.

The recommendations mentioned below are reminders that should be considered and remembered by people in a workplace. These are the so-called etiquettes in using the cellular phone in the work- place.

  • Turn your ring tone to silent mode or, just turn it off.

It would be very disturbing if you are at work, then that cellular phone of yours rings, as if there was a big emergency. You know for a fact that you’re going to distract other employees. Make sure you do not disturb others while they are working.

  • Cellular phones for important calls only



You have to classify whether or not a call is important or not. What is important? Important calls are those that require urgent response. These calls may include emergency situations, such as involving the family or other necessary people.

  • Voice Mail when you are unable to answer



There is this voice mail feature that you could surely, enjoy when you could not receive a call. We know that of course, as a part of your social life, you have to keep in touch with other people. It has to be understood that you are in your workplace and your total attention, must be rendered for your job. You could use Voice Mail and respond to the calls later.

  • Find a Private Place to Make Cell Phone Calls


At break time, you could make or receive phone calls, but make certain, that you go somewhere and not stay at your desk. Though, it is break time, some of your co-employees may be doing their work. You might, just distract them! It would be best for you to be in a private place to answer the calls.

  • The rest room is not the right place 

It would not be courteous to use your cell phone in the restroom. You might intimidate other people using the bathroom. Likewise, it would not be cool for the other person on the other line to hear some flushing sounds. Ewww! 8-\
 
  • Leave your cell phone for meetings

Though, you set your phone to a silent mode and the vibrating alert on, it would really arouse your curiosity to check to see who called. It would be rude for your co-employees especially, your superior. It would surely leave a bad impression.

When you follow these recommendations, you will be safer in your work-place and prevent the wrong impressions you would leave with your Superior and Co-Workers. You would actually, exude a much more of a professional image at work.

Bart D. Ebinger









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