Technology Today
by Elaine Swann
Price $5.00
This special report covers etiquette for today's techno savvy world. Advice includes Managing Your Social Media Page, Internet Etiquette at Work, Cell Phone Etiquette and more!
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PDA”s & Smart Phones
Don’t engage in email during meetings, consultations, conversations, dinner, etc. What happens is you'll tend to remove yourself from the conversation and it just comes across looking rude.
Let the party you’re with know you’re going to use you PDA before you begin. A simple, “I’m going to take this information down while we talk, is that alright?” is the most polite way to engage in using your device.
Be prepared and polite for questions about your device from strangers. Technology is advancing rapidly and therefore there is more interest. People may be considering taking the leap to purchase a new device or they may want to up- grade. You are using one so your opinion counts. Don‘t get all in a huff if someone inquires, just answer politely.
MP3 Players
Take both ear buds out when conversing with others. You’ll cause the other party to feel as if they’re being rushed through the conversation if you leave one in.
Keep the volume to a reasonable level. You chose to download songs for “Personal” enjoyment not to put on an unwanted concert.
Adhere to your workplace rules for usage. No sense in making a mess of things because you just couldn’t stick to the rules.
Laptop Computers
I suggest you opt for plain ol’ note taking during meetings so that you don’t offend others. Your open laptop creates a barrier between you and your coworkers. Plus you don’t want them to be distracted while they sit there wondering if you are surfing the net, in a chat room or worse, playing a game.
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