Mobile Phones
Posted by: Anonymous
25th May 2007 01:18pm
Our first topic is about something many of us would rather live without, but double back home to get if we leave them behind. Mobile phones.
We'd like to know your thoughts on mobiles phones and their usage. Things like when you should or shouldn't use them, what time is too late to call someone and when is it appropriate or inappropriate to text or call.
Anonymous
- 21st Dec 2010 10:09am
I think in this day and age they are most certainly a necessity, however I think, like everything, there should be a limit.
I think being contacted by your employer outside of work hours, or clients outside of work hours is outrageous. I am hesitant to give my personal mobile number out for this exact reason.
My partner has his own web business and at times receives calls from clients on weekends and at 9pm on week nights. With some particular clients he answers the phone, but tries to avoid it so to set some boundaries.
I commute almost 4 hours a day and the complete lack of etiquette when using mobile phones on the train astounds me. Keep your conversation brief and using hushed tones. The rest of the train are not your captive audience, nor could they care less. It's distracting and depending on the conversation, can also at times be a case of too much information.
Like anything, I just wish people would be a little less selfish and more courteous of others when using their mobile phones.
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