Tips To Using Mobile Phones In The Office

Almost everyone has a mobile phone, we bring it anywhere, even in our workplace. But be careful when using your mobile in your office because it can get disruptive. You don't want people to stare at you with those angry looks because your phone randomly rang during the most busy time of the day, or worse, it rang when you are in a meeting. So here are a few mobile phone tips that you should remember when you are in the workplace.

Some workplaces have established rules regarding mobile phone usages while others haven't. So here are some mobile phone etiquette to remember when in the workplace.

The choice of turning off your mobile is yours, with office policy or not, it's etiquette. When it comes to using your mobile phone at work, then be mindful with the people around you, especially your boss. Here are some rules you should follow if you have your cell phone at work.

1. Set your phone to vibrate mode or better yet, turn it off When you decide to bring your phone to the office, make sure it doesn't ring or when it does, only you can hear it. Those ringtones ringing at work are a big distraction and nuisance especially when people are very busy and concentrating on their tasks. Set your phone to vibrate or turn it off.

2. Answer important calls only. You can text friends and family or call them before hand not to send messages or call you at work; unless it's very important. Important calls would include: the school nurse calling in to say your child is sick, your child calling that he/she got home safely, urgent matters that needed to be attended to, family emergencies. Skip the chit-chats for later when you get home.

3. Divert phone calls. When you arrive in your office, divert all calls from your phone to your voicemail. By doing this you can check the messages later, weigh them on whether they are important or not then call back if needed.

4. Go to an area where you can talk and the reception is good. When you are answering your phone, be sure that you mind the people around you. It's annoying to hear all the chatter about your life while people are working. Move away, out of the room and find a place where you can talk freely; even when it isn't a personal matter. When you talk over the phone, don't talk as if you own the place. Some people seem to shout over the phone, which is totally a horrid habit. Modulate your voice, don't turn your voice up unless you want people to hear every word you are saying.

5. It's best not to bring your mobile phone when attending a meeting. During meetings, important or not, you should respect everyone in the room by shutting off your phone or putting it on vibrate. When you receive a call, it would be quite tempting to receive it, that's why you should also divert it to voicemail in your office and check later. Show respect to your boss and your fellow officemates when in the office or in the meeting, don't show them that you are texting, calling, being distracted because of your mobile phone.

Remember these simple mobile phone etiquette whenever you leave for the office. Having good etiquette in the workplace will give off that good impression, and you are showing that you are respecting everyone in the office.

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