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CELL PHONE ETIQUETTE

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Although the common impression is this “addiction” is the exclusive purview of the country’s teenage population, the facts indicate that the work place is a growing incubator for similar behavior. Employees should be wary of allowing improper cell phone etiquette to damage their careers. Whether or not a company cell phone policy exists, employees should learn proper etiquette to ensure that their climb up the corporate ladder is not hindered or halted.

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1THE TOP EIGHT RULES OF PROPER CELL PHONE ETIQUETTE AT WORK

A recent study showed that at least 50% of U.S. companies now have a published cell phone usage policy at work.

To avoid suffering a career detour from unacceptable cell phone use in your office, consider the following generally accepted rules of good cell phone behavior.

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#1 Turn your ringer OFF or set to

“vibrate.”

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#2 Let “bread and milk” and other

unimportant calls go to voicemail.

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#3 When you must use your cell phone,

find aprivate, quiet place to

make your calls. 

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#4 Never use your cell phone in restrooms.

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#5 Don’t bring your cell phone to

meetings.

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#6 Maintain a low voice during cell

phoneconversations.

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#7 Use text messages instead of voice calls to

maintain professionalism.

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#8 Remember that, through most of

recorded history, the world of business

operated quite effectively without

constant cell phone use.

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By following the current rules of good cell phone etiquette, you’ll not only be ahead of the curve, you may enhance your professional standing at work by displaying this considerate behavior. Some of your cell phone etiquette may even be transferred to your friends who might be in need of some guidelines, too.