Rules for Phone Use
February 1, 2024
- Remember that phones are a public space.
- If you do not know the number, let the call go to voicemail.
- Make sure to call and text at a reasonable hour.
- Wait for a response before calling or texting again.
- When visiting with friends or family, keep your phone in your pocket or purse.
- Turn off your phone at places like a church, temple, theater, school, work, or the doctor.
More visuals are available in our Resources on Phone, Social Media, and Internet Safety and Etiquette article.
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