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C O L L E G E A N D C A R E E R E X P L O R A T I O N
Be aware of the delay between when you speak
and when the other person hears it;
Although smartphones and mobile devices Be mindful about what you tag people in on
have become so ubiquitous it can be hard to Facebook;
Smartphone remember a time without them, they are still Don’t light up your screen in a dark theater;
relatively new features of modern life. While
Don’t talk/text and drive;
Etiquette Tips many people keep their smartphones handy Use your Call Filter app for suspicious calls, but
at all times, not everyone may be aware that
avoid using it for friends and family;
new social standards and courtesies have
for any evolved around these devices and their use. End the continuing game of phone tag after 4
attempts of reaching out to an individual;
It is common to see people using them Keep a distance of at least 10 feet from the
Context throughout the day, even when it may not nearest person when talking on the phone;
seem appropriate for them to be doing so. As Put your phone on silent mode in theaters,
such, it is important to be able to understand restaurants, plays, performances, and any other
what is and isn’t appropriate in terms of cell
https://www.verizon.com/artic phone usage during different situations — for group setting where a ring tone may be
les/cell-phone-etiquette/ bothersome;
some scenarios it may even be seen as Refrain from blaming the other person if there
disrespectful. is a dropped call;
Speak in a soft tone when taking calls in public;
Try not to look things up (“fact check”) during a
conversation, unless you are asked to.
E T I Q U E T T E F O R C E L L P H O N E S O N
D A T E S
Dating, in general, can be stressful. Individuals may
feel the need to impress their date and present
themselves well, especially during the early stages of
the relationship. Some may partake in phubbing, which
is when an individual begins to pay less attention to
someone who is talking and more attention to their
phone instead — this may be because of nerves,
boredom, or out of habit. While it may not be
necessary to completely disregard using your phone at
any time while on a date, it is important that you be
mindful of how you do so. Here are a few tips for
proper date night phone etiquette:
Ask your date if they would be bothered by you
taking pictures of the food, scenery, etc;
Don’t continuously show them things you’ve found
on your phone. One or two items may be alright,
however, refrain from showing them your entire
social media feed, even if you find the content
funny;
If able to, you should both put your phones away in
your bag or pocket;
Let your date know ahead of time if you’re
expecting an important phone call at any point
during your time together;
Refrain from nervously going onto your phone;
Set your phone on silent.

G E N E R A L M O B I L E P H O N E
E T I Q U E T T E
There are specific etiquette points that one should keep in mind for certain social situations,
such as introducing yourself, not interrupting, and saying please and thank you. However, there
are also more generalized rules that should be followed in regard to cell phone use. Here are
some universal cell phone etiquette tips to keep in mind:
Although it may be tempting, avoid texting during face-to-face conversations;
Avoid accepting calls when you are in the middle of a face-to-face conversation;
Avoid discussing personal topics in an area where others may hear you;
Avoid using inappropriate pictures for a person’s contact photo;
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