MOBILE ETIQUETTE (Mobiquette) Etiquette refers to good manners which help an individual find his place in the society. It is essential for an individual to behave in a certain way for others to respect and appreciate him. A.DISCUSS: • Do you have a mobile phone? What do you ," use it for? Do you overuse it? • What bothers you the most when other people use their mobiles? • Do you have good manners when using the mobile? Why? • Do you think that some people are rude or insensitive when they are talking on the mobile in the presence of others? On which occasions? Hl, lt' S me, I' m on the training course B. The following rules are considered good manners when using the mobile. A. Before using a mobile phone in a public location to discuss private business or issues, make sure that there will be enough distance to keep the content private. B. You should set the ring tone at a low level with a tune that is soft, gentle and not annoying. C. The more crowded the situation, the quieter and softer the volume of voice and ring. D. If you're embarrassed by your ringtone in certain situations (trains, office ....), it's almost certain the choice is wrong. Try another one. E. People in the flesh deserve more attention than a gadget, so whenever possible turn off your phone in social situations. F. Don't put your phone on the dining table, or glance at it during a conversation. G. Switch off your phone, or turn it on to vibrate, when you are going into meetings, classes, theatres, cinemas and so on. H. Don't pick calls when someone is sitting with you unless and until it is an emergency. I. Avoid calling any of your clients or colleagues before 8 in the morning and after 8 in the evening . • WHICH one is the most important for you? Which one(s) annoys you the most? Which one(s) don't you follow? Why? • COMPARE your answers with your partner's. AGREE and DISAGREE: AGREE DISAGREE PARTLY AGREE 1 agree with you. Oh, absolutelyjdefinitely! That's how 1 feel, too That's what 1 think, too. 1 see your point, but ... 1 see what you mean, but .... Well, maybe, but... I'rn afraid 1 disagree That's not the way 1 see it. l'm not sure about that , STRONGLY I I DISAGREE I : You can't be : serious! : You must be joking!