Cell Phone — Shhhh!

Cell phones: How did we live without them? Watching pre 1990s movies, who hasn’t thought “Oh, that’s right. They had no cell phones then.”

As great as cell phones are, there aren’t too many of us whose work concentration and/or tranquility have not been disturbed by LOUD fellow passengers on planes, trains, waiting areas … who are on their cell phones. Many of us have suffered through the details of deals, travel delays, family problems, sales pitches, or office traumas. They could almost be entertaining, except for how annoying they are.

Amtrak’s solution is to designate one car the “Quiet Car.” But shouldn’t all cars be “Quiet Cars?” Why not name each car “Consideration Car?” In fact, because some travelers don’t know better, are totally oblivious, or don’t care, the Quiet Car is actually a “Silent Car” with extreme rules such as no cell calls even if you whisper.

Tell me what you think the etiquette should be for travelers with cell phones?


Linda Richardson
Founder, Richardson

Originally Posted by richsales Tell me what you think the etiquette should be for travelers with cell phones?

I think the etiquette with cell phones should be the same as everything else, "be considerate of others".