<p> Tech Etiquette</p><p>Directions: Talk about the following statements in your small groups and try to come to a consensus on whether you think the statements are Rude/OK or True/False. (Circle your answer.)</p><p>Rude OK 1. Using your cell phone in the bathroom – any public bathroom.</p><p>Rude OK 2. Texting during class time.</p><p>Rude OK 3. Setting your phone to vibrate during class time or in a meeting.</p><p>Rude OK 4. Talking on your phone while riding on a bus.</p><p>Rude OK 5. Using an unusual ring tone such as someone else’s voice or a song.</p><p>Rude OK 6. Letting your phone go to voicemail while you are at school or at work.</p><p>Rude OK 7. Answering your phone in class – quietly.</p><p>Rude OK 8. Take a message and/or text someone else when on a date or during a social engagement.</p><p>Rude OK 9. Leave your phone turned on in movie theatres or any public place that creates an atmosphere to transport the imagination of the audience.</p><p>Rude OK 10. Accepting an incoming call that interrupts an existing one.</p><p>Rude OK 11. Checking your phone for messages at a friend’s house.</p><p>Rude OK 12. Using your phone when ordering food, beverages, getting your hair done at a salon, or while at a bank.</p><p>Rude OK 13. Texting in a movie theatre during a movie.</p><p>True False 14. Texting is just as annoying as talking when in a meeting or a classroom.</p><p>True False 15. Use of a cell phone is something you’re entitled to. It’s NOT a privilege.</p><p>True False 16. With regards to dropped calls – the person who dropped the call should make the call back.</p><p>True False 17. Observe the 10 ft proximity rule. Within 10 ft of someone else – turn your phone off. True False 18. You’re walking down the street and listening to music when you run into someone you know. You don’t need to remove both ear buds to talk to them.</p><p>True False 19. Emails do not have to be replied to promptly. Anytime within a week is considered appropriate.</p><p>True False 20. Accepting texts and calls from your parents while in the classroom is NOT appropriate.</p>