PHONE ETIQUETTE
It's great having an all-in-one communication device. It's really good for keeping abreast of what our friends are doing and communicating with them when we want to. Trouble is, there's going to be times when we don't want to be communicated with and there also needs to be times when we are not using the phone so we can enjoy what we're doing at that moment - like sharing some quality time with another group of friends.
Unfortunately, a lot of folks just don't have any phone etiquette. They clutch it in their hands, like a security blanket and check on it regularly like a new born baby, oblivious that every moment they check their phone, is a moment taken away from the situation they are already in. They don't realise that it's disrespectful and rude to the friends, family and colleagues they are meant to be with in that present moment. They are being ruled by the phone.
Do Not Disturb
There's a function on iPhone (I'm sure they all have them now) that allows only favourited contacts (like your mum & dad or partner) to get through, pushing everything else to voicemail and keeping any other notifications quiet too. Switching over to this silenced mode is my first thought when I take my phone out to a function and I'll now often keep this mode on while I'm working and whenever I'm needing a bit of quality time to do something like: watch a film, read a book or take a walk in the park.
Everyone should be using this do not disturb function. It will not only help us to stay more focussed on a task to increase productivity, but also improve the quality of moments we share with loved ones.
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