Few Rules Of Cell Phone Decorum

The invention of cell phones (celular) may be equatedreasons of car accidents, as the conversation itself is
at par with the invention of radio, telephone or thedistracting; hence, the accidents even happen with
television. Its usage has grown to astronomicalhands free cell phones. Technological change is forcing
proportions. Almost every human being from a bubblingthe society to define new norms and is leading
teenager to an old infirm individual keeps a cell phonetowards a paradigm shift in societal acceptance of
(celular). Previously it was considered a status symbol,what is termed as cell phone behavior. The thin line
but now with prices hitting rock bottom, it has becomebetween private and personal has vanished. The
a necessity with everyone, right from the daily wagewireless and Gen Y kids believe it is their birthright to
laborer to the company president.use cell phones (celular) and other technological
Along with its wide spread use has also come its wideproducts anywhere and anytime, without care or
spread abuse. You can find people talking, nay, yellingrespect for anyone.
on their cell phones (celular) at every nook and corner.This use or abuse of the cell phones (celular) urgently
The ease-of-use and its superb functionality havedemands enforcement of civilized practices, which
made people go into some sort of a virtual phantommay be called as mobile manners, mobile etiquette, or
private world, where they lose consciousness of theirrules of cell phone decorum. This enforcement cannot
surroundings. They are so absorbed with the voicebe done by the organized agencies of law, like the
coming from their devices and their incessant loudcourts or the police, but it has to be enforced by the
reply to it that they forget they are social beings livingpublic, by you, by me, and by everyone.
in a civilized society, where other persons also have aPeople should follow certain dos and don`ts while using
right to silence. Cell phone users, almost every one oftheir cell phones (celular). Private conversations should
them, assume that the society has a high tolerance fornever be done in public. They should also understand
their constant chatter and they care-a-dime even ifthat speaking at a low volume gives more clarity at
you hear their private conversations, shockingthe other hand than yelling and shouting. They should
revelations or intimate sweet nothings.realize that the vibrate feature can always be used at
It is common to hear people talking on cell phonesgatherings, meetings, auditoriums, and all other public
(celular) at hospitals, job interviews, funerals, weddings,places.
sporting events, cinemas, theatres, auditoriums,Multitasking while talking can only distract and never
conference halls, and at business meetings. Hearingprove beneficial. They should never talk on their cell
Chopin`s or Mozart`s Overture suddenly going off inphones (celular) while shopping, driving, crossing the
Broadway shows is not uncommon, although mobilestreets, or while doing other personal business. Keeping
phones have to be strictly switched off or has to bethe conversation short and brief has to be
set to vibrate or mute according to the rules. Libraries,encouraged. And everyone should tell everyone about
auditoriums, museums, hospitals, and all enclosedthese mobile manners or these few rules of cell phone
places for public use like elevators, conference rooms,decorum. Then only will a change happen. A change
restaurants, and cafeterias are filled with peoplemuch needed for the betterment of the individual, the
laughing, crying, or going hysterical while speaking tosociety, and for the technological marvel - the cell
someone invisible. With hands free cell phones (celular),phone (celular).
you can see a person talking with full dramaticThis article is under GNU FDL license and can be
gestures that a few years back, would have beendistributed without any previous authorization from the
considered a sure sign of insanity and madness.author. However the author's name and all the URLs
Most road accidents happen because people talk(links) mentioned in the article and biography must be
more and drive less. It has been found that holding thekept.
cell phone (celular) while driving is one of the main