Posted on February-13-2013
Bookmark this on Delicious You may think that all there is to be discussed about cell phone etiquette has been written or said already. But as smartphone capabilities keep advancing and their presence in our lives keep growing, the standards around cell phone etiquette adapt as well. Here are a few situations in which cell phone usage may or may not be appropriate – and some interpretations may surprise you. Whatever standards you choose to … Continue Reading
Posted on October-23-2012
Have you ever been held up in a line buying your morning coffee because the person in front of you was on their cell phone? Do you find it annoying when people snap pictures of everything they eat and post them instantly for the world to see? Or what about those who text and tweet in the middle of a meal? In a recent article, Fox News declared that the “digital divide is wider than … Continue Reading
Posted on September-18-2012
Bookmark this on Delicious Intel’s annual study on mobile etiquette carried out by Ipsos Observer revealed some interesting results. The research was conducted in the United States and also in many other countries around the world including Brazil, France, China, India, Indonesia, Australia and Japan giving a more global view of mobile etiquette around the world. (Click image to see larger version). Here are some of results of the survey as reported by the Financial: … Continue Reading
Posted on July-16-2012
Bookmark this on Delicious Think you have good cell phone etiquette? Did you know that 3 out of 4 adults admit to talking or texting behind the wheel? What does this mean? Well, for starters it means that on average one text takes a driver’s eyes off the road for an average of 4.6 seconds. As an article in the Huffington Post suggests, “three out of four people think cell phone etiquette has gotten worse … Continue Reading
Posted on May-23-2012
Bookmark this on Delicious Do you find it rude when you’re out with a colleague and they’re texting when talking to you? Ever had a funky cell phone ring kill the mood at a motivational seminar? Or worse, have your employees check their messages at corporate business meetings? Here’s what a recent survey sponsored by Intel Corporation and conducted by Ipsos on “Mobile Etiquette” revealed: …nine out of 10 U.S. adults (92 percent) agree that … Continue Reading