Cell phones allow us to be constantly available but it is important to know when to 'hang up' the phone. It seems that most people recognize the importance of "netiquette" in the digital realm--such as using respectful language, NOT WRITING WITH CAPS LOCK ON and not writing anything that you would not be willing to say to someone face to face--but I've noticed that many are failing to understand the importance of cell phone etiquette with respect to those around you.
The following video will explain more thoroughly:
What can we learn from this video:
- Bluetooth is fine, just make sure that those around you don't think that you are talking to them.
- Business meetings, bathrooms (awkward), and restaurants are not appropriate places to carry on cell phone conversations.
- Do not text, check your email, or play Angry Birds while driving--beating level 25 is not worth killing someone or crashing your car.
- Learn to unplug (every once in a while)
- Those who drive while talking have the reflexes of a senior citizen (no offense Grandma).
- Lastly, try not to let your phone take priority over / annoy the person right next to you!
- In fact, the National Safety Council reported that phone conversations cause drivers to become "more emotionally engaged" and "less attentive to safety signals" ("Unsafe Driving in,"). Furthermore, according to Nationwide, "distractions from cell phones" reduce reaction time to that of a person driving with a "blood alcohol concentration at the legal limit of .08 percent" (Nationwide). In short, be smart and don't goof around with your phone while driving.
Remember, children mimic their parents--so be careful!
Note: this was an assignment for class--thanks for reading!
References:
Nationwide. (n.d.). Driving while distracted: Statistics to know. Retrieved from http://www.nationwide.com/newsroom/dwd-facts-figures.jsp
Unsafe driving in the cell phone era. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.cellphonesafety.org/vehicular/era.htm
Nationwide. (n.d.). Driving while distracted: Statistics to know. Retrieved from http://www.nationwide.com/newsroom/dwd-facts-figures.jsp
Unsafe driving in the cell phone era. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.cellphonesafety.org/vehicular/era.htm
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ReplyDeleteThank you! You have quite an comprehensive site on netiquette yourself. Do you run websites for a living or just as a pastime? Thanks for your comment!
DeleteI enjoyed your post, sadly it is way too true! Electronics are great, but not if we let them run our lives. There is a lot to be said about having some alone time; when no one can call you, hunt you down on your phones GPS or email, text, or twitter you just to tell you that they broken a fingernail. Leave the phone at home and take a long walk, listen to the birds singing and the wind blowing. It can do a lot more to re-energize you then seeing if you are still have the highest score on your latest internet video game!
ReplyDeleteYou are exactly right. We actually just had a lesson in church yesterday on the dangers of letting electronics run your life--at the expense of 'rose smelling', 'songbird listening' and other classic pastimes. Thanks for taking the time to comment!
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