What should I pay attention to when using a mobile phone?

Whether in social places or workplaces, unscrupulous use of mobile phones has become one of the biggest threats to etiquette, and mobile phone etiquette has attracted more and more attention. In foreign countries, such as Telstra's business hall, we have adopted the way of providing customers with "mobile phone etiquette" brochures to promote mobile phone etiquette.

So, what should we pay attention to when using mobile phones?

1. Placement of mobile phones

In all public places, when not in use, the mobile phone should be placed in a formal position that conforms to etiquette. Don't put it in your hand or hang it outside your coat pocket when not in use. The usual locations for placing mobile phones are as follows: first, in the briefcase you carry with you, this location is the most formal; The second one is in the inner pocket of the coat; Sometimes, you can temporarily put your mobile phone on your belt, or put it in an inconspicuous place, such as at hand, behind your back, or in your handbag, but don't put it on the table, especially not at the customers who are chatting opposite. Ladies should pay attention, no matter how beautiful and compact the mobile phone is, don't hang it around your neck.

2. Turn off your mobile phone if necessary.

When negotiating with others in a meeting, the best way is to turn off the mobile phone, or at least turn it to a vibrating state, which can show respect for others without interrupting the speaker's thinking.

At the dinner table, it is also necessary to turn off the mobile phone or set it to vibrate. When you are in the mood, avoid being interrupted by annoying ringtones.

3. Pay attention to the occasion when using the mobile phone

People who pay attention to the etiquette of using mobile phones will not answer their mobile phones in public places and landline phones, while driving, on airplanes, in theaters, in libraries and hospitals.

Don't use mobile phones in public places, especially stairs, elevators, intersections, sidewalks and other places. You should try to keep your voice down and never speak loudly.

In some occasions, such as in the library or theater, it is extremely inappropriate to use mobile phones. If you have to answer, it is more appropriate to send a mobile phone message in a silent way.

4. consider whether it is convenient for the other party before calling.

When calling the other party's mobile phone, especially knowing that the other party is a busy person in an important position, the first thing that comes to mind is, is it convenient for him or her to answer at this time? And be prepared that the other party is inconvenient to answer. When calling the other party's mobile phone, pay attention to the echo from the receiver and identify the other party's environment. If it is quiet, think of each other at the meeting. Sometimes a large venue can feel an empty echo. Hearing the noise, the other party is likely to be outdoors, and the rumble when driving can also be heard. With the preliminary appraisal, we can talk smoothly. But in any case, it is better for the other party to decide whether to talk or not, so "is it convenient to talk now?" It is usually the first question to call a mobile phone.

5. Don't call the mobile phone if you can call the landline.

Without prior agreement and familiarity with each other, it is difficult for us to know when it is convenient for each other to answer the phone. Therefore, when there are other contact methods, it is better not to call the other party's mobile phone as much as possible. Because the telephone bill is relatively high, and the communication belongs to personal affairs and personal secrets, you can call the office landline first when you contact unfamiliar people, and you should pay attention to being concise when you need to make a phone call in an emergency. If you need to talk for a long time, ask the other party if they need to call their landline.

6. Don't use funny ringtones at work.

Mobile phones play an important role in the workplace, but some people often ignore the etiquette of using mobile phones, which is mainly reflected in the fact that mobile phones ring the bell regardless of occasions and answer the phone frequently when talking with people. In addition, inappropriate ringtone settings and ringtones will also make you rude. Civil servants, company managers, etc. Because of the nature of the position, employees should be shown a stable image. Therefore, in the workplace, if the bell rings like "Dad, answer the phone" and "Wang, Wang", it is not only serious, but also inconsistent with your identity. Similarly, during work, if someone calls the mobile phone to contact the business, they hear "I don't answer the phone, I don't answer the phone, I answer someone else's phone, I don't answer your phone." Such funny ringtones are also disgusting.

7. Matters needing attention in sending and receiving short messages

Don't read text messages when others can see you. Checking messages while talking to others is a sign of disrespect to others.

In the selection and editing of short messages, we should pay as much attention as calling for civilization. Because the short message you send means that you agree with or at least don't deny the content of the short message, and it also reflects your taste and standard. So don't edit or forward unhealthy short messages, especially those that satirize great men, celebrities and even revolutionary martyrs, let alone forward them.