Some things remain unchanged over time, but otherwise, a modern person constantly has to adapt to the requirements of the time – keep up with fashion, technology, be aware of the latest trends and ever-changing rules of life. The same with etiquette – carriages have long been replaced by cars, but no one has yet canceled the rules of etiquette, they have not remained a relic of the past, but continue to operate, albeit in a slightly different form. The age of digital technologies dictates the need to introduce the rules of digital etiquette, which estet-portal.com will talk about in this article.

The further out of the forest, the more technology plays in our lives, which means that the interaction of people in social situations is constantly changing. Smartphones and / or tablets are constant companions of any modern person, and forget headphones at home – bad omen of our times. How to show your upbringing and not lose face in the digital era? Observe the rules of modern etiquette.

  1. In a cafe/restaurant, never put your phone on the table

The only exception is waiting for very important news – a call from a hospital, maternity hospital, or confirmation of a million dollar contract. Otherwise, try to at least create the appearance that your interlocutor is more valuable to you than a notification from Facebook. This is required by digital etiquette.

  1. If you are talking in public transport, do it quietly

Remember those unfortunates who forgot their headphones at home – they don't need to hear your family quarrel or the details of what a rash on your child's body might mean. And the least interesting for the passengers of the minibus is to know what you ate for dinner. Therefore, if you cannot wait for your stop and call back, try to speak as quietly as possible.

  1. Don't let technology steal your precious moments

If you meet with an old friend once every five years (and in general with any living person who means at least something to you), try to devote all your attention to him, and not to monitoring news on social networks. Constantly looking at your phone – it's like looking at the clock, the interlocutor will get the impression that you are not interested in him and you are looking for a reason to leave as soon as possible. Exception – see point 1.

  1. Using headphones, think of others

Just because you just love listening to music at full volume, exposing your eardrums to danger and hastening the onset of deafness, does not mean that everyone around you in line at the supermarket or on the minibus should enjoy your selection of the greatest hits. Believe me, this is more annoying than  music from the speakers. So if you don't want to be seen as rude, follow this rule of modern etiquette.

  1. Selfies are not always appropriate

If you want to post a selfie near the Eiffel Tower as soon as possible, you have nothing to worry about – this is quite common. But think about how appropriate and normal it is if you are in a museum dedicated to a tragic event that claimed millions of lives (war, the Holocaust, etc.). Selfies of a crying person, selfies in the bathroom and in the toilet are also considered bad manners of our time.

  1. 6. Mute keyboard sound

Digital etiquette requires touch keyboard sounds to be turned off. Such a problem cannot be avoided by the owners (or rather, the people around them) of phones with a traditional (or better, slowly fading) keyboard. However, lovers of the latest technology are given the opportunity to deprive the environment of annoying smartphone sounds.

  1. Don't get carried away shooting at concerts

The time when the whole audience waved lighters to the songs of your favorite artist is long gone. Now they have been replaced by phones and tablets with cameras turned on, on which fans try to capture one of the best events of their lives – performance of your favorite band. The result is that instead of enjoying a live concert, many viewers are forced to settle for a row of phone screens.

  1. Try to choose a neutral ringtone

Ringtone – thing, of course, individual. And the law does not prohibit the use of "Oh my God, what a man" in her capacity. Or the creations of Justin Bieber. But the rules of modern etiquette forbid. Everyone has different tastes, you can't please everyone. It's one thing if you answer the call quickly, before the people around you have time to guess the melody from three notes. But if you leave your phone on the table, why should everyone enjoy your favorite music, which is also turned on to the maximum. Therefore, in the room, try to either make the sound quieter or turn it off.

  1. Mute your phone in cinemas

No one likes it when a movie is interrupted by a ringing phone. Further comments are superfluous. Just train yourself to turn off the sound.

  1. Do not brandish tablets at football matches

Manchester United FC banned the bringing of electronic devices larger than 10x15 cm to their matches last year. They were afraid that fans would be able to record matches on them. But within the rules of modern etiquette, the reason for such a ban is poor visibility – try to follow the ball if you have a tablet in front of your nose!

  1. Do not start verbal altercations on the Internet

This is one of the strictest rules of digital etiquette: imagine walking up to a person on the street and insulting them just because you don't quite agree with their view on a certain issue. Better yet, imagine that such a person approached you. Internet – this is not a playground for adults, know how to behave with dignity even when anonymous.

  1. Selfie sticks.

Just don't buy them.

  1. Proud iPhone owners

Apple close-up on all photos – bad manners.

  1. Do not talk on the phone at the checkout

"How much?", "What? Ah, the package? No, not needed. Did you break through? Cancel! They’ve already become insolent!”, “Damn, and why is the queue so long? I will complain to the administration! The task of the cashier – help the buyer and not delay the queue, so help him – listen to his questions and respond quickly. You don't like standing in lines! Just ask the other person for forgiveness and call back when you leave the store.

  1. Stop inviting everyone to play games on social media

All these notifications from the VKontakte and Facebook applications are incredibly annoying. Everyone.

  1. Leave other people's gadgets alone

Tablet, smartphone or laptop of a friend, colleague, interlocutor – still private property, and the information contained on them may be confidential. Therefore, before using a friend's gadget, ask him for permission.

Keep up with the times beautifully, stylishly and well-mannered with estet-portal.com!

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