Other phone call etiquette that's useful. Not every call requires an immediate answer, said Whitmore. "If you're in a meeting, driving or engaged in an important task, ...

The rules for phone calls have changed. Here are the basics on when and how to make a phone call, and why you should think twice before leaving that voice mail.

Your phone number again; Additional Notes About Phone Etiquette . Return phone calls promptly. If you are driving, in class or otherwise occupied, let the call go to voicemail and call back at a ...

So to review, do not make calls and do not answer calls. It’s interesting to me that phone companies used to give you a handset for free. Now that they cost $1,200, we’re not supposed to use them.

Rude cell phone gabbers are inspiring "Miss Manners"-style advice dishers to stop people from committing faux pas--like talking in movie theaters. Shhh! Cell phone carriers call for etiquette - CNET ...

Phone call etiquette is a reflection of your personal brand. A reputation for swiftly returned calls serves you well in the marketplace. The reverse is also true.

PHONE CALL ETIQUETTE FOR TODAY: BEST TO 'OPT FOR A TEXT MESSAGE,' EXPERT ADVISES. Here's why texting is more often preferred over voicemails. (CyberGuy.com) Why do people prefer texting over calling?

People no longer pick up the phone and instead, just fire off a text, opting for convenience over a human interaction. Then, when they have to actually make a phone call, for a restaurant ...

The etiquette of unexpected phone calls divides friends, families and co-workers. Illustration by Chase Gaewski/The Wall Street Journal. By . Katherine Bindley. Share. Resize. Listen (2 min) ...