TheIKNPost.com — One of the great things about mobile phones is their ability to break through communication time and space barriers. Wherever, at any time, you can be contacted and contacted as far as the range allows and, of course, as long as the phone is in your hand.
Even though this small object provides so much convenience, cell phone manners remain.
In addition, mobile phones, aka hand phones (HP) or cell phones (cell phones), are not just a means of communication, but also a means of socialization.
In terms of etiquette, the basic rules for using a cell phone are, in fact, the same as using a regular telephone.
According to etiquette expert Caroline Sekarwati, one of the obstacles we often encounter in Indonesia is that people do not use their cell phones properly.
Cell phones are used as tools for controlling, gossiping, and talking in public places loudly, turned on at formal events, and so on.
This behavior, according to Caroline, is not in accordance with proper manners or benefits. “Now you imagine. Someone is marrying off his daughter.
In the middle of such a solemn event, suddenly the telephone rang and the guest spoke loudly, disrupting the sacred atmosphere that was taking place.
Doesn’t the host feel like he’s been slapped in the face?” said the director of the John Robert Powers School of Personal Development.
Here are some tips for using a cell phone:
•Use only on absolutely necessary occasions, for example contacting someone who is not there. If it concerns someone you don’t know, contact the secretary first.
Ask whether the person you want to contact can be contacted via cell phone. Because, basically, a cell phone is something that is personal.
•Pay attention and when using a cell phone. We often see annoying incidents related to the behavior of people using cell phones.
They keep their phones on on formal occasions such as wedding ceremonies, mourning ceremonies, opera performances or theater performances.
•Turn off the telephone when entertaining people, whether at a business or personal dinner. Just leave the phone with a secretary or driver, or someone you can trust to receive and record important messages. However, if the situation really forces you to take the phone with you and a phone call does come in, run for a while to a quiet corner. Then, speak as necessary in a voice that doesn’t attract people’s attention.
•Don’t talk for too long. Basically, telephone calls must be short, clear and accurate. So, you should use it for no more than five minutes, unless there is something very important or you are in an area where there are really no other means of communication. Because the burden of cell phone credit is not only borne by those who call, but also by those who receive it.
•When contacting an important person, is it permissible to contact that person directly if you already have their telephone number? It’s still best to contact your closest assistant first, whether a secretary or an assistant.
This way, the character will be better prepared to accept and discuss the problems you are going to raise.
When talking, you can ask if you would be allowed to contact him directly next time if there is something really important,
According to Caroline, having a cell phone without knowing how to use it is the same as eating at a formal banquet without knowing the rules of the game. Thus, knowledge of the procedures is very necessary to avoid wrong attitudes that will actually cause embarrassment.
So, why do some people dare to turn on their cellphone even though there is a clear prohibition on it? “There are indeed those who like to attract other people’s attention in any way they can,” Caroline revealed.
Judging from its benefits, cell phones are great. But you don’t need to feel great when you use it. Because, in developed countries, let alone executives, even butchers or greengrocers are used to chatting via cell phone.
