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Etiquette
Cellphone etiquette
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Cellphones emit weak signals at all times even if you just turn the power on.
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Enjoy using your cellphone safely without disturbing those around you.
Some places forbid the use of cellphones.
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Do not use your cellphone while you are driving.
Doing so is dangerous and against the law.
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The use of a cellphone on aircraft is against the
law. Be sure to turn your cellphone off before you
board an aircraft.
Consider where to use your cellphone and be careful of
how loud you are speaking.
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Do not make calls while in cinemas, theaters,
museums, libraries or other similar places. Turn
your cellphone off or set it to the manner mode to
prevent others around you from being disturbed
by the ringtone.
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Use your cellphone in places where you are not
blocking traffi c from passing.
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Move to areas where you do not disturb others on
trains or in hotel lobbies.
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Take care not to speak too loudly during conversations.
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Ask for other people's permission before taking their photos with your cellphone's
camera.
Signals from cellphones may adversely effect medical
apparatus and equipment.
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Some people close to you in busy places such as
crowded trains may have a pacemaker.
Turn your cellphone off in such places.
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Abide by the rules of hospitals and other medical
institutions where it is forbidden to use or possess
cellphones.