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WorksheetsML FBLA Business Etiquette - Cell Phone Etiquette
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
When is it appropriate to use your cell phone in a meeting or class?
Whenever you want, as long as it's quiet
Only when it's necessary and approved
During breaks, but not during discussions
Anytime you feel like it
What should you do if your cell phone rings during a meeting or formal event?
Ignore it and keep talking
Answer the call and speak loudly
Silence your phone and apologize briefly
Leave the room immediately
When texting during an event, what is the best course of action?
Text without looking up
Text quietly and only when absolutely necessary
Text constantly to stay connected
Text loudly to show you're busy
When should you use your phone to take photos or videos during an event?
Whenever you feel like it
Only if the event organizer has given permission
As long as it's a fun event
Only when you are in a public space
How should you hold your phone while in a conversation with someone in person?
Hold it close to your face
Keep it in your pocket and focus on the person
Keep your phone in your hand but focus on the conversation
Talk on speakerphone so others can hear
What is a polite response if someone else’s phone rings loudly during a conversation?
Tell them to turn it off immediately
Ignore it and continue talking
Politely ask them to silence their phone
Make a joke about it
If you're in a social setting and need to check your phone, how should you do it?
Ignore the people around you and check your phone right away
Check it discreetly and not for too long
Keep checking your phone every few minutes
Leave the group to check your phone privately
What is the proper way to handle a situation where you receive a text message during a conversation?
Read the message and continue talking at the same time
Ignore the text completely
Excuse yourself from the conversation to check your phone if necessary
Respond to the message without acknowledging the conversation
How should you respond to a call if you're in a formal or professional setting?
Answer immediately and speak loudly
Excuse yourself, then step away from the group to answer the call
Answer the call in front of everyone without leaving
Ignore the call and continue with the conversation
If you're attending a formal dinner, what should you do with your phone?
Keep it on the table for easy access
Keep it in your pocket or bag to avoid distractions
Place it on the dinner plate to keep it visible
Use it to take pictures of the food
What should you do if you accidentally send a text message to the wrong person?
Ignore it and hope they don’t respond
Immediately apologize and explain the mistake
Send a follow-up text to the person you meant to text
Wait for the recipient to mention it before responding
When in a meeting, how should you manage your phone?
Keep it on silent or vibrate mode and keep it out of sight
Keep it on loud so you don’t miss any important calls
Use it frequently to check social media during the meeting
Keep it in your hand to show your engagement
How should you respond if you're in a public space and someone else is talking loudly on their phone?
Ignore it and continue with what you're doing
Tell them to be quiet
Politely ask them to speak more quietly or take their call elsewhere
Confront them and ask them to leave
What is an appropriate way to handle notifications on your phone while in a professional environment?
Respond immediately to each notification without delay
Keep your phone in your pocket and avoid checking notifications until appropriate
Let everyone around you know what notifications you’re receiving
Loudly announce the notifications to the group
If you're attending a job interview, what should you do with your phone?
Keep it on the table, ready to respond to calls
Keep it in your pocket or on silent mode, out of sight
Check your phone occasionally for text messages
Answer calls during the interview if they’re important
How should you respond if you’re in a conversation, and someone else keeps looking at their phone?
Talk louder to get their attention
Politely let them know that you’d prefer their full attention
Ignore their behavior and continue talking
Stop talking until they pay attention
What should you do if you're in a group setting and your phone rings?
Answer the call immediately and talk loudly
Let the call go to voicemail and address it later
Answer the call but keep the conversation brief
Leave the group to answer the call
How should you manage your cell phone when you are driving?
Use it for texting while driving
Only use hands-free options and avoid distractions
Keep it in your hand to check notifications frequently
Use it to make calls without a headset
If you're at a social gathering, how should you handle checking your phone?
Check your phone constantly throughout the event
Check your phone occasionally but engage with the group first
Take your phone out every few minutes and ignore the people around you
Leave your phone on the table and completely ignore it
When should you share someone else's private phone number?
When you’re at a party and everyone is asking for it
When you have explicit permission from the person
Whenever you feel like it
When the person has already given it to you in public
