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Three Golden Rules of Cell Phone Etiquette

Friday, June 4th, 2010

Communication Keynote Speaker and On-Site Communication Training Expert, Dan O'ConnorHere’s your professional communication skills training for the day delivered to you by your favorite communication trainer and motivational keynote speaker Dan O’Connor.

What does your cell phone–and the way you use it–say about you?

Follow these three golden rules of cell phone etiquette to avoid making the most common cell phone faux pas:

1) Your cell phone is not a fashion accessory. It should always be concealed somewhere such as in your breast pocket, in your briefcase or purse, or a desk drawer. Adding fancy “skins” or designer/sparkly cases signals one of two things: you are foolish with your money (therefore less credible as a professional) or you are an elderly lady who likes bedazzled trinkets. Neither of these images will boost your professional or personal power.

2) Turn your phone off–not on vibrate- (more…)