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Take the test and see how rude you are...
http://www.sprint.com/etiquette
I scored a 97.
A story on the issue:
Many Americans Uneasy Overhearing Cell-Phone Chats
By Ben Klayman, Reuters
CHICAGO (July 7) -- If you've overheard a cell-phone conversation in a public bathroom and it made you uncomfortable, you're not alone.
Sixty-two percent of U.S. adults said they felt uncomfortable overhearing someone discuss personal business on a wireless telephone in public and more than three of every four people reported overhearing a cell-phone conversation while in a public restroom, according to a national survey released on Wednesday by Sprint Corp.
Oddly enough, only 40 percent of those surveyed admitted to discussing private business on their handsets, said Sprint, which conducted the survey in recognition of National Cellphone Courtesy Month in July.
The dissonance continued regarding courtesy as eight out of 10 people said people were less courteous when using a wireless phone than five years ago, but 97 percent classified themselves as "very courteous" or "somewhat courteous" in their use of cell phones.
Jacqueline Whitmore, founder and director of The Protocol School of Palm Beach, sees the results positively given the quick adoption of wireless phones into everyday life.
"Wireless technology is booming so quickly and wireless phones have become so popular, the rules on wireless etiquette are still evolving," she said.
"I don't think we have to worry about people being rude intentionally; it's just that many are not yet accustomed to the new 'responsibilities' that come with using this great, convenient communications tool," she added.
Ninety-eight percent of Americans said they move away from others when talking on their cell phone in public and 72 percent of those go outside or to another room, according to the survey.
Most Americans turn off their cell phones in public places of a professional, educational or cultural nature, while 2 percent said they keep their ringers on in a place of worship, according to the survey, which was conducted in June and carries a margin of error of plus or minus 4 percent.
While dining out, 34 percent place their phone on vibrate, 18 percent turn it off, 11 percent lower the ring volume and 9 percent place the phone on silent, but 28 percent make no changes, the survey said. And almost everyone (93 percent) agreed it is rude to take or make a call during a meeting.
"People feel disrespected or ignored and perhaps think you don't value them or their time if you take a call while speaking with them," Whitmore said.
Wireless users can see how their manners rate by taking Sprint's wireless courtesy test and get more information on the survey results at www.sprint.com/etiquette.
http://www.sprint.com/etiquette
I scored a 97.
A story on the issue:
Many Americans Uneasy Overhearing Cell-Phone Chats
By Ben Klayman, Reuters
CHICAGO (July 7) -- If you've overheard a cell-phone conversation in a public bathroom and it made you uncomfortable, you're not alone.
Sixty-two percent of U.S. adults said they felt uncomfortable overhearing someone discuss personal business on a wireless telephone in public and more than three of every four people reported overhearing a cell-phone conversation while in a public restroom, according to a national survey released on Wednesday by Sprint Corp.
Oddly enough, only 40 percent of those surveyed admitted to discussing private business on their handsets, said Sprint, which conducted the survey in recognition of National Cellphone Courtesy Month in July.
The dissonance continued regarding courtesy as eight out of 10 people said people were less courteous when using a wireless phone than five years ago, but 97 percent classified themselves as "very courteous" or "somewhat courteous" in their use of cell phones.
Jacqueline Whitmore, founder and director of The Protocol School of Palm Beach, sees the results positively given the quick adoption of wireless phones into everyday life.
"Wireless technology is booming so quickly and wireless phones have become so popular, the rules on wireless etiquette are still evolving," she said.
"I don't think we have to worry about people being rude intentionally; it's just that many are not yet accustomed to the new 'responsibilities' that come with using this great, convenient communications tool," she added.
Ninety-eight percent of Americans said they move away from others when talking on their cell phone in public and 72 percent of those go outside or to another room, according to the survey.
Most Americans turn off their cell phones in public places of a professional, educational or cultural nature, while 2 percent said they keep their ringers on in a place of worship, according to the survey, which was conducted in June and carries a margin of error of plus or minus 4 percent.
While dining out, 34 percent place their phone on vibrate, 18 percent turn it off, 11 percent lower the ring volume and 9 percent place the phone on silent, but 28 percent make no changes, the survey said. And almost everyone (93 percent) agreed it is rude to take or make a call during a meeting.
"People feel disrespected or ignored and perhaps think you don't value them or their time if you take a call while speaking with them," Whitmore said.
Wireless users can see how their manners rate by taking Sprint's wireless courtesy test and get more information on the survey results at www.sprint.com/etiquette.
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