The places you should never use your mobile
So great is their devotion to their technology umbilical cord that they will up-end the contents of their bag to locate a ringing phone,.
no matter that it's merely a restaurant reconfirming a reservation or a telemarketer requesting a survey.
According to Anna Musson, who runs the Good Manners etiquette coaching business, this kind of behaviour has to stop.
"While the mobile phone is a wonderful tool, it can't be the third person in a relationship," she said.
"Today the greatest compliment you can give someone is your undivided attention because people aren't doing that enough these days.
And Ms Musson isn't the only one who thinks so.
McDonald's has reportedly introduced phone lockers at one of its premises in Singapore (dubbed "phone off, fun on"),.
while last year Alicia Keys joined a number of singers banning fans from using phones during their live performances.
So where shouldn't you be using your phone?.
WAITING ROOMS AND SHOPS.
Let's start with the waiting room, which are usually full of people who are nose deep in their devices.
"If you're waiting for a while and need to check your phone then just make sure you are aware of your surroundings and look up from time to time," Ms Musson said.
"If you're waiting for a job interview to start, put your phone away completely as it shows you're engaged.
Unless you're about to be interviewed for a job, if you're in a waiting room it's fine to look at your phone, but be aware of your surroundings.
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Shops should also be phone-free zones.
"If you're talking on your phone then there is no way for the sales assistant to help you," Ms Musson said.
"If you do take a call, leave the shop and come back in when you're off your phone.
THE OFFICE.
You may think you're being polite by putting your earbuds in while working, but it may be sending the opposite message.
"Ear phones could very well shut-out your co-workers and send a message that you don't really want to be there," Ms Musson said.
That doesn't mean you should live in a kind of technology straight jacket.
If you need to take the occasional personal call at work you can, just be aware of others.
"We need to be flexible and aware that people have a personal life, but just keep the call short and low," Ms Musson said.
THE RESTAURANT.
In most cases, barring an emergency, a phone on the table suggests you're holding out for a better offer.
Plain and simple.
"And if you're waiting for someone to arrive, don't sit there on your phone," Ms Musson said.
"The whole eating experience should be about connecting and bonding and enjoying the meal.
If you do receive a call you need to take, it's important to show your companion respect.
"Ask them if they mind you taking the call and wait for their response," Ms Musson said.
"Or you could tell them beforehand that you may be receiving an important call and you may need to take it, which is so much more thoughtful.
. TRANSPORT.
And whatever you do, don't relay your daily dramas to a packed commuter train or tram.
"If you need to take that call, explain that to the caller you're on public transport and you will call the person back when you get off," Ms Musson said.
When you do call them back, it's best not to walk and talk on your phone in public.
"It's obnoxious," Ms Musson said.
"You shouldn't eat, drink or smoke while walking and you shouldn't talk on your phone either.
Find a quiet, private place and sit down to have the conversation.".
CEO of The Australian Mobile Telecommunications Association, Chris Althaus, agreed that our mobiles shouldn't dominate shared spaces.
"No one wants to hear someone else's phone conversations and the mobile phone is such a personal device," Mr Althaus said.
"The thing to remember is just because your phone is ringing doesn't mean you need to answer it.
Don't spend your entire commute on your phone.
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"We understand that people need to be, and want to be, connected, but all we're saying is that people should modify their usage according to the situation.
— put the phone on silent, let it vibrate rather than ring.
"Or simply let a call go to message bank.
That is what message bank is for.".
If in doubt about what to do, Ms Musson suggested putting yourself in other people's shoes.
"Ask yourself, 'How is this going to make the other person feel?'" she said.
"And it's not about establishing rules for the sake of rules, it's about being more in the moment.
When I am with someone, I want to be completely present.
"And small, simple gestures are really big things.
WHEN NOT TO USE YOUR PHONE, ACCORDING TO ANNA MUSSON.
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