CELL PHONE ETIQUETTE
When you work at a job anywhere, you must follow the rules about phone use.
Many jobs allow you to carry your phone, but it is your responsibility to use it at appropriate times. Don't let your phone distract you from your work! THIS ALSO APPLIES TO SMART WATCHES
Using your phone at work can be okay sometimes if you follow some important guidelines:
Ask Permission: First, talk to your boss or supervisor. They can tell you if it's okay to use your phone at work. Some jobs have strict rules about this.
Stay Quiet: If you're allowed to use your phone, make sure it's set to silent or vibrate. Loud ringtones can be disruptive to others.
Use Breaks Wisely: It's usually best to use your phone during your scheduled breaks or when you're not busy with work tasks. This way, you won't interrupt your job duties.
Limit Personal Calls: Avoid making personal calls while you're working. It's better to save them for your breaks or when you're off the clock.
Stay Focused: When you do use your phone, remember to stay focused on your job. Don't let it distract you from your tasks. Your work should be your main focus.
By following these guidelines, you can use your phone appropriately at work and be a responsible and productive employee..
If your phone rings while you're at work, here's what you can do:
Stay Calm: Don't panic. It's okay; sometimes phones ring unexpectedly.
Check Caller ID: Look at your phone's screen to see who's calling. If it's an important call, you might need to answer it.
Step Away: If you need to take the call, politely excuse yourself from your work area. Find a quiet spot where you won't disturb others.
Keep It Short: Keep the call brief and to the point. Tell the caller you're at work and need to get back to your tasks.
Silent Mode: After the call, remember to put your phone back on silent or vibrate mode so it won't disrupt your work or your coworkers.
By handling phone calls this way, you can manage unexpected calls without causing too much disruption in your workplace.
During lunch and break, and even when not at your workplace, it is a good idea to understand and practice proper smartphone etiquette. Etiquette is just a fancy word for ‘manners.’
Mobile phone etiquette involves following some simple guidelines of common courtesy when using a cell phone in public, designed to make public places more enjoyable for all.
Chances are, you've been annoyed at one point or another by someone not practicing proper cell phone etiquette. The man or woman talking loudly into a mobile phone offends those forced to listen to business that's none of their own. Private conversations, arguments, details about how a meeting went, or intimate knowledge of what's in a stranger's refrigerator at home are all things unwilling eavesdroppers can do without.
OBNOXIOUS RINGTONES
Please make sure your ring tone will not annoy or offend those around you. No one wants to be forced to listen to a rude or inappropriate ringtone. Any phones taken into the work area, even if tucked away in your lunch bag, should be set to ‘silenced’ or ‘vibrate’ for this reason also. Do we really want people’s ringtones disrupting and upsetting our customers?
While most people are annoyed by cell phone rudeness, most admit to engaging in it themselves.
