Phone Etiquette 23: Cellphones at Work

Some companies tolerate the use of cellphones inside work premises, while others ban them outright. And they have good reason too. Cellphones are a distraction if not used with discipline. In the other hand, they have become an essential part of our daily lives. Here are some tips on how to use your mobile phones during work hours.

• Set your phone to “silent” or “vibrate” mode. If you must let it ring, use a standard ringing tone with very low volume so as not to disturb others.
• Take personal calls outside of the office and let the caller know not to call you again during business hours.
• Limit your text messaging.

Overall, use your common sense. Place your phone inside your pocket and don’t use it unless you really have to.