> However, I do leave it on vibrate. I'll be the only one who knows a call is > coming in, but I will check it's called ID and if it's important, I will > excuse myself from the table and answer it.
You savage, you! ;) I do the same. It helps that my phone has vibration settings too, so I can use a light one that no one will notice but me. Others seem to have theirs on the earthquake setting... I actually had a business dinner with a guy whose cell phone actually shook the table! Honestly though, it's not about cell phone addiction at all... it comes down to politeness. Some people are just naturally self-absorbed and the thought to turn their phones off or silence them doesn't even occur to them. They don't have a problem yelling into their phone on a crowded bus to tell their friends about their relationship problems or doctor visit results. Likewise they probably also don't think twice about letting the door close behind them when you're 10 paces behind them, or parking in the handicapped space for a quick stop at a convenience store. Rude is rude. Technology is an accessory, not the culprit. -- Bill Swallow HATT List Owner WWP-Users List Owner Senior Member STC, TechValley Chapter STC Single-Sourcing SIG Manager http://techcommdood.blogspot.com avid homebrewer and proud beer snob "I see your OOO message and raise you a clue." ______________________________________________ Author Help files and create printed documentation with Doc-To-Help. New release adds Team Authoring Support, enhanced Web-based help technology and PDF output. Learn more at www.doctohelp.com/tcp. Interactive 3D Documentation Parts catalogs, animated instructions, and more. www.i3deverywhere.com _______________________________________________ Technical Communication Professionals Post a message to the list: email [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, unsubscribe, archives, account options, list info: http://techcommpros.com/mailman/listinfo/tcp_techcommpros.com Subscribe (email): send a blank message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe (email): send a blank message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Need help? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] Get the TCP whole experience! http://www.techcommpros.com
