We all love our phones and rely on them throughout the day. But along with the conveniences of smartphones, tablets and laptops come a new set of unspoken day-to-day tech etiquette norms – and tech peeves.
July is National Cell Phone Courtesy Month – and AT&T would like to help bring you up to speed with the unspoken tech etiquette do’s and don’ts for the 21st century. In this video, AT&T shows you the right way to use your smartphone in a crowded elevator.
A few additional tips to remember when using your cell phone in a public or crowded setting:
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- It’s OK to excuse yourself to take the call. If the matter is urgent, you can always excuse yourself from the group to go to a quiet setting with privacy.
- If you can’t escape, hang up. The person on the other line will appreciate you wanting to give them your undivided attention – and your neighbors will appreciate not having to listen to you ramble on the phone.
- Be conscious of your surroundings. Never discuss private, business-sensitive issues in a public setting. Period.
- Use an indoor voice. The person on the other line can hear you – no need to yell – especially in a public setting.
