Week 12- Discussion 2

Review the etiquette rules suggested in the text. Respond to each one. Have you ever been bothered by cell phone, answering machines, or beepers? What do you feel about call waiting? Is it rude to put people on hold to take another call?

As for the books rules, I would have to say that I agreed with some, but not will all.

I think that the one peeve that most people would agree with are cell phones. The book was reading my mind by saying that it is rude to talk on phones, I especially think it is when at dinner or while in a movie. But although many people agree that this is rude, that doesn't meant hat they always follow this etiquette. I even catch myself answer my cell phone some times when I am out to dinner. Looking back, I am disappointed in myself.

I used to work at a restaurant and a large table would want to order. It would get so annoying when one of the people would be on their cell and act like it was a bother for them to tell the person to hold and order. Or sometimes they would make me wait to finish their call. They obviously don't know proper restaurant etiquette.

At work I am forced to do many conference calls. I think that it is true that you should have to identify yourself in the beginning. This way the people on the call can try to identify the voice with the person. I even think it is appropriate to identify yourself throughout the call before you speak. It really just makes it easier for all involved.

Part of professional behavior and etiquette ties in the answering machines. Although I love to hear different and funny answering messages, I guess it isn't the most professional thing to do. Also I get really upset at work when people call and don't leave their phone number in the beginning AND the end of the message. Because sometimes when they leave their number just at the end and if I miss the number I have to go back and listen to the whole message again…its really frustrating. And when they leave a long message, it is even worst. I feel that it is just proper etiquette to AT LEAST leave it in the beginning.