Cell Phone Etiquette

July is National Cell Phone Courtesy Month, founded by Jacqueline Whitmore, of The Protocol School of Palm Beach.

Cell phones have become an integral part of our lives.  With all the apps available on our phones, the little gadgets are becoming indispensable and we use them to connect with the world.

These are a few reminders about Cell Phone Etiquette:

~Turn your cell phone to the "Manners Mode" {silent/vibrate} in public places;  i.e., meetings, churches, restaurants, and public forums.

~If you are expecting an important phone call, if possible, let others know and step away to receive the call...it's an etiquette faux pas to have a phone conversation in front of others.

~Don't talk loudly on the phone in a public place...it's a phone, not a megaphone.

~Don't use vulgar language and don't talk about personal information in public...think before you talk!

~It's inappropriate to use a cell phone in a public restroom...it's tres tacky!

~Don't talk on your cell phone when you are paying for purchases.  I see this happening all the time...it is so disrespectful to the cashier!

~Texting and driving is against the law in most states and has proven to be very dangerous...don't do it!