Text messaging can be a great way for people to keep in touch with everyone in their lives. It can also rack up many annoyance points. Many teens hang onto their cell phones as if they are attached at the hip, answering messages constantly. Some adults text message during meetings and in the car without considering how rude and annoying--not to mention dangerous--text messaging really is. There are some places and times where text messaging is completely inappropriate.
Instructions
1. When away from home, never text during class, during meetings, school functions or conferences. Never text during church or funerals. Never text during meals or while engaged in conversation with anyone. Never text while at the movies. Quite simply, it's rude. It's much fairer to give your full attention to any event or person.
2. When at home, never text during family dinner, movie or game time. Never text during family discussions or important family functions. And never text during a conversation, even if it's with your little sister. Give your full attention to your family when you're with them.
3. Never, ever text while driving. Your eyes cannot be on the road and all the many drivers around you if you're looking at your phone. Safety while driving is paramount. Your text messages will be saved on your phone. It doesn't need to be answered while you're operating a car.
4. Remember that very few things in life cannot wait. Every activity shouldn’t be interrupted to read or respond to a text message.
5. Excuse yourself politely and leave the room if you absolutely have to read or answer a message. Exercising good manners is never a mistake.
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