Fashion Job Etiquette-Cell Phones at Work

Do you have on the job etiquette as it relates to cell phone use at work? It's very easy these days to run your business while working a day job with the use of smart phones. You can get so much done. The trick is to do it in such a way that it does not distract you from your obligations on the job. Staying professional and respectful of your primary responsibility is key!

Here are two tips to get you through:

1) Make full use of your lunch time:

The cool thing about working in the New York fashion district is that fabric stores and trim shops are right in the vicinity of most fashion office buildings so, you don't have to travel too far on your lunch break if you work in the fashion district. Meeting a client during lunch is great also because, there's so many cafe's nearby the fashion offices. Just find a quiet cafe to conduct business.

2) Cell Phone Use:

The volume should definitely be on low or better yet vibrating. Again being respectful is key. Bringing a cell phone to a company team meeting is not a good idea unless you're waiting for an emergency call. Be in the moment while at work and show your team that you're able to fully focus on your job. Constantly checking your phone while in meetings is distracting and looks like one is not interested. Check your messages on your breaks. It's ok to take a quick break to return a call but, don't return your call in the vicinity of your coworkers. The bathroom is also a definite no. Hearing toilets flushing in the background is not professional and you never know who else is there that can hear your conversation. Simply take a quick 10 minute break and go outside if there is no private space within the office. This is your private business and you do not want to jeopordize your day job by distracting your coworkers with your conversation.

The key is to mindful and respectful to others and to treat people how you will like to be treated. Just think: would you like your own employees to be distracted by their personal business while working for you?


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