Mobile phones have become an indispensable part of many of our lives. We try to buy the best mobile phones and use the same for calling people, for sending SMS, MMS and instant messages, for downloading of mobile phone games, for downloading and playing the latest ringtones and so much more! With a mobile in our hand, it seems like the world is in our pockets!

However, there are certain social norms that we should adhere to, if we want to use our mobiles in a more polite manner. Rather, there are certain social etiquettes that should be followed in the use of mobile phones.

First and foremost, we should restrict the use of our mobile phones when we are in places such as cinema halls, hospitals and schools. Many a times, we get disturbed by the playing of jarring ringtones, while we are watching a movie in a cinema theatre. What we do not like for ourselves, we should not do to others. It is best that we keep our mobile phones in vibrator mode, when we are in these places.

Secondly, when we are visiting someone, or conversing with someone, it would hold us in good stead, if we stop fidgeting with our mobiles. The other person would feel that we are interested in what they are saying and this in turn would lead to more strong social bonds.

Moreover, we should be discrete while talking in public places such as bus stops and waiting rooms. Who would want a stranger talking at the top of his voice, apparently to no one? We should remember that what is important for us, may not be so much amusing to the person, standing or sitting next to us, who has no other option but to listen to our conversation.

To conclude, we can say that mobile phones are great for staying connected with our loved ones, even when we are on the move. But, if we keep the above mentioned points in mind, we would be able to use our contract mobile phones in a more considerate manner. This would go a long way in enhancing our social lives as well as in reducing the stress levels of our day to day existence.