Proper Cell Phone Usage

Some one needs to say it. Someone needs to let these people know. Stop wearing your cell phone on your belt! Your pocket is about an inch away. Just put your phone in there. It’s not like you are carrying around one of those original cell phones that are the size of a pay phone. These things have been designed small just so they are indiscreet and handy. Put them in your pocket, please. Not only do you not look cool, you look stupid.

Ok, maybe about 12 years ago when cell phones were new and fancy and you really needed everyone to know that you had one and you were cool, wearing them on your hip served a purpose. Granted, it was to inflate your extremely low self esteem, but it did have a purpose. Now, everyone has a cell phone, the purpose no longer exists. It has no bearing on a person’s importance or monetary standing any more. Kids have them, old folks have them, no one is special anymore. Stop it.

Also, people need a lesson in proper cell phone usage. Being as prevalent as they are, it is time to review social graces. Stop being rude! If you are in an elevator, on a bus, at dinner with friends or family, don’t use the phone. Don’t force people to hear your conversations. Don’t text or email when you are supposed to be socializing. If you really need to do these things, then step away from the polite people around you or just simply wait till later. It really isn’t that hard.

Have you ever been on the bus, or somewhere else that presents a cramped environment, and the person next to you answers their phone. And not just a whispering hello, but they launch in a loud, boisterous conversation about how their man ain’t got no sense. Yea, I am sure you have experienced this. Here is what you do next time this happens near you…let them get nice and involved in their chat. Then pretend your cell phone rings and answer it:

“Hello,” you say very loudly. “What’s happening? Yea, things are cool. What?,” you yell. “No, there is nothing wrong with my phone. I just wanted this asshole next to me to see what it was like to make everyone listen to your pointless business. Yea, right next to me. No, he’s looking right at me. Yea, he looks just like an asshole!” It’s all about sending a message.

Of course, you need to be a little careful. If this person is dumb enough to be so rude, then they may be the fightin’ kind. Best of luck to you making the world a better place!



P.S. While I am at it, if you are not making a call, put your stupid looking Bluetooth ear piece in your pocket. Having this equipment does not make you cool. Stop it. Also, if it is not sunny or you are inside, take off your damn sunglasses. And, if it is not cold or you again find yourself inside, take off your damn knit hat. A quick reminder…If everyone else is doing it, you are not unique or special, you are a lame follower.