· 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?

There are times when cell phones have really bothered me. Specifically I have a good friend that constantly uses his phone for text messaging. He will text at all times, even when at lunch or out enjoying ourselves at the beach. It makes it seem as though you are with yourself and is somewhat insulting. I think the etiquette around this type of use should be to give the person you are currently with your undivided attention. There is nothing wrong with taking a phone call or excusing yourself from the table to place a call. I do feel though that it can get extrememly excessive when someone will carry on a conversation while you are in a one on one setting. I would prefer to be free to do my work or schedule my time differently.