Is there anything more annoying than mobile phones ringing on season and off? They certainly annoy me! That is why I am mouthing off here.
Yes I know they are essential to modern lifestyle. And I know that we should make considerable allowances for everyone’s desire to be in touch in this ultra connected world. However there must be limits somewhere
So where are the limits?
That is a work in progress. As with all new technology new limits and new rules of etiquette will have to evolve. For instance, nowadays it is bad form to write emails in ALL CAPS because that is considered shouting. Unfortunately mobile phone etiquette seems to change from place to place. For example some restaurants ban mobiles altogether, while others are full of patrons talking on the phone while their lunch companions are kicking their heels.
To me basic rule should be simple; respect the other person. In most social contexts person right in front of you should deserve the priority. After all we do not cut in on normal conversation but await our turn, but we think nothing about cutting in through a phone.
Going by that simple rule we should not answer phones while focusing on anything on a social context whether it is a person or a play. We must have a way to shut off the phone when we enter in to such situation automatically. Unfortunately mobile manufacturers so quick to cater to our every need have not been prompt with this.
I know all this is perhaps too much, but then those damn phones are so annoying.
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