By Lisa Mirza Grotts, a recognized etiquette expert, an on-air contributor, and the author of A Traveler's Passport to Etiquette.
Here are some pointers for using your smartphone:
Leave your phone on vibrate as often as possible. Only doctors on call should have their phones set on a loud ring.
Never answer your phone during a meeting, a meal, a funeral, or in a public place such as a gym.
If you need to make or are expecting a call when you have guests or are with friends, tell your guests/friends ahead of time so they will be prepared, and excuse yourself from the group to make or take the call.
Avoid texting or checking e-mail or phone messages during a meal, whether the meal is for business or pleasure. The only conversation you should be having during a meal is with the person or people at your table. And, phones off the table, please. The only items placed on the table during a meal should be connected with the meal.
Avoid texting or checking e-mail or phone calls while walking down the street to keep from bumping into others.
Don't make a phone call or otherwise use your smartphone while checking out of any type of retail establishment, such as a grocery store or department store.
Never take photos without asking for permission. Just think of Michael Jackson's funeral and you'll know what I'm talking about.
Be smart: avoid phone usage while driving.
Keep your phone voice low indoors. No one wants to hear a loud voice indoors.
Adopt a subtle ringtone, not mariachi music!
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