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Tim Fairhurst

A New Twist to Cell Phone Etiquette

Posted July 27, 2010 @ 12:18PM

Cell phones today are used for much more than just talking. In fact the term “mobile device” is more appropriate as the ability to text, email, surf the web and take video and photos have become industry standard. While the advent of this technology has made it easy to stay connected to family, friends and business associates it has also created a social dilemma for some who place a misdirected priority on this ability to communicate.
Now I’m not talking about checking a text or email quickly after dinner or placing a brief call to check on the kids while you’re out. I’m referring to people who constantly drop out of a one-on-one conversation to carry on a texting exchange or engage in extended conversations leaving the person they are with “on hold”. Giving someone your undivided attention is a courtesy that seems to be a secondary priority with some people and in my mind is just plain rude. Are we that programmed to multi-task that we cannot defer these communications until it is appropriate? Is this another example of technology driving our social habits or are we forgetting what our parents taught us? Maybe a little bit of both. What do you think?

by Tim FairhurstBiz X Magazine

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