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| I don't know what type of environment you work in and what the need for the phone is. If your cell phone is not a necessary part of your job, shut it off or put it on vibrate. You can keep it within eyesight so that you can check for a notification or call if you really need to be accessible.
Listening to people's phones is a serious peeve of mine. If you don't want to answer a call, push your button to stop the phone from ringing. And preferably within about 3 seconds of it going off. If it has to be on your desk, you can get to it that fast to shut if off.
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Location: south central usa | work related cell phone --- out of about 8-10 people on any given day, I don't know of anyone that keeps theirs on silent or vibrate. every now and then someone will have a "caller specific" ringtone where it is on the border of inappropriate (rap song, funny tone, etc) we all just shrug it off and move on. in general it is a laid back atmosphere, just thought it was an odd "request"... | |
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| Oh the day when no one had a cell phone and this wasn't even an issue. The need to be in constant contact with others while at work was not a concern. If someone needed you, it was on the work phone (plugged into the work wall) & it was rare (except work related calls). Just speaking of a kid who called her parents at work rarely because they were not allowed to spend time on the phone except for work. I even remember....... "you called me at work for this?" LOL trouble
I'm kind of old school. Who is everyone calling or texting all day anyway? Isn't everyone else at work too? Isn't everyone too busy all day to visit except during breaks only? Maybe the job is slow? Now, I know there are times in emergencies, medical issues, family issues, etc that require having a phone nearby and using it often so don't bash me just yet. I know the way of the world has changed now. We can't be on our phones except during breaks. I'm rarely even use mine then.
Silence the phone & put it where you can see it light up when someone contacts you if you must stay in contact with the outside world. Not sure why everyone in a workplace would not put their phones on silence just out of courtesy for others? What about during meetings? Do all of the employees use their phones then and with sound?
Even at work some will come to the meetings with their phones, place them on the table, and we all have to hear it vibrate the table when it goes off. Why can't you leave it for a meeting? They disagree with me just like all of you will as well. They don't see it as being disrespectful to the speaker or the boss who is addressing the group. Then they act surprised when the darn thing goes off!!! Really? You brought it with you to text someone who isn't there and you are surprised when it goes off? Nice fake try, but no one buys that! haha Funny thing......... when they are face to face with the person they've texted all day and can't wait to see........... They are on their phone texting, checking Facebook, etc. haha Fear Of Missing Out..... FOMO.
If it is a cell phone that is required for work, then consult your boss on the rules for ringtones. I wouldn't want someone to be under stress just because of a ringtone I could easily change although your ringtone seems to be less annoying many other options out there. If ringtones are common in your workplace, it does seem like an odd request.
Go ahead and flame me everyone and then get back to work. LOL
Edited by sodapop 2016-03-16 10:13 AM
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| runnink - 2016-03-16 8:28 AM work related cell phone --- out of about 8-10 people on any given day, I don't know of anyone that keeps theirs on silent or vibrate. every now and then someone will have a "caller specific" ringtone where it is on the border of inappropriate (rap song, funny tone, etc) we all just shrug it off and move on. in general it is a laid back atmosphere, just thought it was an odd "request"...
I just saw where you typed it is a "work related" cell phone. I thought it was your personal cell phone because you said you wore headphones at work. I assumed you were communicating on the headphones. I don't know what type of work you do, but if it requires a work cell phone then I would check with the others to see what is expected. If it is a work phone, I would assume the bosses or company have a certain code for what type of ringtones are allowed. I would be more worried about the inappropriate language that some might have on their phones which is unprofessional unless you work at inappropriate language music store or something. LOL | |
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Location: 100 miles from Nowhere, AR | sodapop - 2016-03-16 10:08 AM runnink - 2016-03-16 8:28 AM work related cell phone --- out of about 8-10 people on any given day, I don't know of anyone that keeps theirs on silent or vibrate. every now and then someone will have a "caller specific" ringtone where it is on the border of inappropriate (rap song, funny tone, etc) we all just shrug it off and move on. in general it is a laid back atmosphere, just thought it was an odd "request"... I just saw where you typed it is a "work related" cell phone. I thought it was your personal cell phone because you said you wore headphones at work. I assumed you were communicating on the headphones. I don't know what type of work you do, but if it requires a work cell phone then I would check with the others to see what is expected. If it is a work phone, I would assume the bosses or company have a certain code for what type of ringtones are allowed. I would be more worried about the inappropriate language that some might have on their phones which is unprofessional unless you work at inappropriate language music store or something. LOL
As an aside, when my kids' school calls, my phone plays "I might as well get stoned".  | |
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| sodapop - 2016-03-16 10:00 AM
Oh the day when no one had a cell phone and this wasn't even an issue. The need to be in constant contact with others while at work was not a concern. If someone needed you, it was on the work phone (plugged into the work wall) & it was rare (except work related calls). Just speaking of a kid who called her parents at work rarely because they were not allowed to spend time on the phone except for work. I even remember....... "you called me at work for this?" LOL troubleÂ
I'm kind of old school. Who is everyone calling or texting all day anyway? Isn't everyone else at work too? Isn't everyone too busy all day to visit except during breaks only? Maybe the job is slow? Now, I know there are times in emergencies, medical issues, family issues, etc that require having a phone nearby and using it often so don't bash me just yet.  I know the way of the world has changed now. We can't be on our phones except during breaks. I'm rarely even use mine then.Â
Silence the phone & put it where you can see it light up when someone contacts you if you must stay in contact with the outside world. Not sure why everyone in a workplace would not put their phones on silence just out of courtesy for others? What about during meetings? Do all of the employees use their phones then and with sound?Â
Even at work some will come to the meetings with their phones, place them on the table, and we all have to hear it vibrate the table when it goes off. Why can't you leave it for a meeting? They disagree with me just like all of you will as well. They don't see it as being disrespectful to the speaker or the boss who is addressing the group. Then they act surprised when the darn thing goes off!!! Really? You brought it with you to text someone who isn't there and you are surprised when it goes off? Nice fake try, but no one buys that! haha Funny thing......... when they are face to face with the person they've texted all day and can't wait to see........... They are on their phone texting, checking Facebook, etc. haha Fear Of Missing Out..... FOMO.
If it is a cell phone that is required for work, then consult your boss on the rules for ringtones. I wouldn't want someone to be under stress just because of a ringtone I could easily change although your ringtone seems to be less annoying many other options out there. If ringtones are common in your workplace, it does seem like an odd request.Â
Go ahead and flame me everyone and then get back to work. LOL
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| Three 4 Luck - 2016-03-16 10:27 AM sodapop - 2016-03-16 10:08 AM runnink - 2016-03-16 8:28 AM work related cell phone --- out of about 8-10 people on any given day, I don't know of anyone that keeps theirs on silent or vibrate. every now and then someone will have a "caller specific" ringtone where it is on the border of inappropriate (rap song, funny tone, etc) we all just shrug it off and move on. in general it is a laid back atmosphere, just thought it was an odd "request"... I just saw where you typed it is a "work related" cell phone. I thought it was your personal cell phone because you said you wore headphones at work. I assumed you were communicating on the headphones. I don't know what type of work you do, but if it requires a work cell phone then I would check with the others to see what is expected. If it is a work phone, I would assume the bosses or company have a certain code for what type of ringtones are allowed. I would be more worried about the inappropriate language that some might have on their phones which is unprofessional unless you work at inappropriate language music store or something. LOL
If I remember correctly, your work does not keep you in an office with others or around many people throughout the day. That song by yourself wouldn't cause any issues. If you were working as a church secretary, it might be an issue. LOL | |
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Location: 100 miles from Nowhere, AR | sodapop - 2016-03-16 3:15 PM Three 4 Luck - 2016-03-16 10:27 AM sodapop - 2016-03-16 10:08 AM runnink - 2016-03-16 8:28 AM work related cell phone --- out of about 8-10 people on any given day, I don't know of anyone that keeps theirs on silent or vibrate. every now and then someone will have a "caller specific" ringtone where it is on the border of inappropriate (rap song, funny tone, etc) we all just shrug it off and move on. in general it is a laid back atmosphere, just thought it was an odd "request"... I just saw where you typed it is a "work related" cell phone. I thought it was your personal cell phone because you said you wore headphones at work. I assumed you were communicating on the headphones. I don't know what type of work you do, but if it requires a work cell phone then I would check with the others to see what is expected. If it is a work phone, I would assume the bosses or company have a certain code for what type of ringtones are allowed. I would be more worried about the inappropriate language that some might have on their phones which is unprofessional unless you work at inappropriate language music store or something. LOL
Yeah, I'm self employed and am mostly by myself. I wasn't intending that to be on topic, just thought it was funny...I laugh every time they call now instead of wanting to crawl in a hole. | |
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Location: That part of Texas | runnink - 2016-03-16 8:28 AM work related cell phone --- out of about 8-10 people on any given day, I don't know of anyone that keeps theirs on silent or vibrate. every now and then someone will have a "caller specific" ringtone where it is on the border of inappropriate (rap song, funny tone, etc) we all just shrug it off and move on. in general it is a laid back atmosphere, just thought it was an odd "request"...
You should set it to the 5 tone melody to "Close Encounters of the Third Kind" -- probably the most jarring sound anybody over the age of 30 has ever heard.
http://www.zedge.net/ringtone/899562/
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