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    The document discusses technology etiquette and manners for cell phone and mp3 player use in public. It provides 10 guidelines for cell phone use including using hands-free options while driving, keeping the volume low in public, maintaining a respectful distance during calls, keeping private conversations private, turning off phones at inappropriate times, and limiting call screening. It also gives 5 tips for mp3 player use such as using headphones as a social cue not to interact, respecting no-pod zones like classrooms, keeping the volume moderate, and removing headphones to have conversations. The overall message is that technology should be used respectfully without disturbing or invading the space of others.

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    The document discusses technology etiquette and manners for cell phone and mp3 player use in public. It provides 10 guidelines for cell phone use including using hands-free options while driving, keeping the volume low in public, maintaining a respectful distance during calls, keeping private conversations private, turning off phones at inappropriate times, and limiting call screening. It also gives 5 tips for mp3 player use such as using headphones as a social cue not to interact, respecting no-pod zones like classrooms, keeping the volume moderate, and removing headphones to have conversations. The overall message is that technology should be used respectfully without disturbing or invading the space of others.

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    The document discusses technology etiquette and manners for cell phone and mp3 player use in public. It provides 10 guidelines for cell phone use including using hands-free options while driving, keeping the volume low in public, maintaining a respectful distance during calls, keeping private conversations private, turning off phones at inappropriate times, and limiting call screening. It also gives 5 tips for mp3 player use such as using headphones as a social cue not to interact, respecting no-pod zones like classrooms, keeping the volume moderate, and removing headphones to have conversations. The overall message is that technology should be used respectfully without disturbing or invading the space of others.

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    The document discusses technology etiquette and manners for cell phone and mp3 player use in public. It provides 10 guidelines for cell phone use including using hands-free options while driving, keeping the volume low in public, maintaining a respectful distance during calls, keeping private conversations private, turning off phones at inappropriate times, and limiting call screening. It also gives 5 tips for mp3 player use such as using headphones as a social cue not to interact, respecting no-pod zones like classrooms, keeping the volume moderate, and removing headphones to have conversations. The overall message is that technology should be used respectfully without disturbing or invading the space of others.

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    Technology Etiquette

    Manners for this Millennium

    Don't put your elbows on the table, don't chew with your mouth open, and don't answer
    your cell phone in the middle of a doctor's appointment. Although the rules seem very
    straightforward, the sad truth is that we all tend to forget this simple advice while erring on
    the side of our gadgets.

    To maintain that fragile peace which exists between individuals, "civilized" society has
    developed rules of courtesy which enable humans to meet, exchange a few pleasantries,
    and then move on. However, when courtesy is not shown, people may fall prey to their
    more savage instincts. This is turn leads them to commit certain, costly acts, such as
    chucking someone's $600 iPhone into the nearest fountain. However, to avoid such
    confrontations, we shall now examine a few do's and don'ts regarding those techno-
    favorites, the cell phone, and my personal bane, the iPod/mp3 player.

    1. Safety - Pay attention to the road, not your phone

    The tech-savvy never use a mobile phone while driving unless it is "hands free." As a result
    of not fiddling with buttons or trying to tilt your shoulder at an odd angle to keep the phone
    to your ear, hands-free phones make it much easier to focus on driving. However, we all
    know that engaging in conversation requires a certain amount of concentration, so in areas
    with lots of traffic and in tricky driving situations either turn the phone off or let it ring. Trust
    me; nothing can be so important as to warrant an accident, and hanging upside down in
    your flipped car by the seat belt is not at all pleasant.

    2. Volume - Speak softly, or you might get whacked by a big stick

    Here's a little secret, all cells have sensitive microphones that are able to pick up a soft
    voice, so feel free to speak quietly. Moreover, the extensive network of nerves within our
    skin feeds information constantly to the brain concerning our surroundings and ringing
    mobiles, so the "vibrate" setting is ideal for places like the movies, theatre, office meetings,
    or your aunt's funeral.

    3. Proximity - Keep your distance

    When strangers come into our personal space, it can make us feel uncomfortable. When
    your conversation and obnoxious chatter invades my space bubble, it can make me feel
    homicidal. The smart cell phone user respects others by trying to speak in places 10-20
    feet or more away from the closest person.
    4. Content - Keep business private; you're not Paris Hilton, we don't want to know

    Many personal and business conversations contain information that should remain
    confidential or private. A lack of discretion can have dangerous consequences for business
    deals, relationships and future plans. Some stories and conflicts should be saved for later...
    much later.

    7. Timing - No cell phone before it's time, and no, it's not time

    There are many situations where it would be rude if a phone rang and interrupted the
    business at hand. When stepping up to a service counter, entering a restaurant, joining a
    meeting, attending a show, or visiting the doctor, turn off the phone and let it go to voice
    mail.

    8. Screening Calls- You must actually answer your phone now and again

    Avoiding communication with others requires a refined technique. However, some people
    are disgracefully obvious when it comes to screening. Remember, you're allowed to do it;
    just not too often, and especially not more than five times with the same person. If you
    really have no interest in talking, it may be easier just to get a new number.

    9. Earpieces and Bluetooth- Mass schizophrenia

    "Thou shalt not wear thy earpiece when thou art not on thy phone-" Dan Briody, InfoWorld.
    When confronted with an individual who does this, it's very similar to being on the phone
    while carrying on a conversation with another person; it's as confusing as it sounds, and
    unsettling because no one knows to whom you are speaking.

    10. Txting- $$$ & :(

    Not everyone texts, including yours truly. In fact, it is quite costly for my phone to except 20
    or so of your messages. Moreover, texts can be very, very difficult to understand because
    they are not written in any comprehensible language and are very abusive towards vowels,
    which is not gr8t or something that makes most people lol.

    iPods and other It's-all-about-me (Mp3) players

    I confess, I love my iPods. My only true addiction, these gizmos are appropriately named
    ShOt (my Mini) and PiNt (my Nano). However, as with most addictions, there are certainly
    times when I and other Mp3 aficionados need an intervention. Here are a few tips that we
    might hear at an IAA meeting.

    1. Earphones are a social cue: Wearing earphones are the new "do not disturb" sign. Like
    sleeping or a newspaper, they can help you avoid too much interaction with others around
    you in places like on a bus or plane. However, because this don't-bug-me message is so
    implicitly stated while wearing headphones, take care not to wear them while conversing
    with friends, family, coworkers, or sales clerks.
    2. Respect no-Pod zones: In general, Mp3 players are not invited to weddings, funerals,
    classrooms, or places of worship. You should also avoid using Mp3 players in restaurants
    and waiting rooms because you want to be sure that you order the right thing and see the
    right doctor.

    3. Be a professional: If you work in any job that deals with interacting with people, iPods
    are a definite "no." No one should have to feel like they're interrupting you to get help.

    4. Remove your earbuds to interact: This is like the whole not leaving your "cell phone
    ear-piece on" thing. Basically, you look like you're not listening. Removing only one earbud
    says that you hope a conversation won't last too long, or that a person is not important
    enough to warrant your full attention.

    5. Keep the volume moderate, and no American Idol: No one else should be able to
    hear your music; not through your earphones, nor through your own personal rendition.

    Finally, keep in mind that one who is annoyed by your public conversation or karaoke hour
    may decide to do a little audience participation. After all, a little shame goes a long way.

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