You’re using your phone all wrong! Etiquette guru explains the do’s and don’ts of phone use; reveals the #1 most annoying habit. Are YOU guilty of this?

Put your phone aside for a moment and pay attention; Because you’re using it completely wrong. (Of course, if you’re reading this on your phone, don’t put it down. But ignore the notifications.)

According to etiquette expert Julie Lamberg-Burnet Sydney Protocol SchoolYou’re using it too much and in the wrong situations, in the wrong way.

So many things wrong, but Ms. Lamberg-Burnet is here to set things right; his advice on proper phone etiquette, Felix Mobile A study using social media sentiment to reveal the phone habits that annoy your friends and family the most.

Texting during conversations and then taking too many photos comes first (second); constantly checking notifications (third); phone calls at inappropriate times (fourth); using the phone at the dinner table (fifth); being glued to the phone (sixth); ignoring people due to phone use (seventh); texting while walking (eighth); excessively loud telephone conversations (ninth); and endless notification sounds (10th).

If a person receives a message requiring attention during a conversation, they should politely walk away, Ms. Lamberg-Burnet says.

He explains: ‘In situations where you are expecting a call/message and need to respond, the best approach is to excuse yourself from the situation and find a quiet place to respond.

‘Be sure to state that you are expecting a message/call before an event and may need to excuse yourself from the dining table, for example. Apologize privately and don’t draw attention to yourself.’

Is there a less annoying way to take lots of photos at a social event?

Julie Lamberg-Burnet from Sydney Protocol School explains the do’s and don’ts of phone use

Ms Lamberg-Burnet says: ‘Always get the consent of hosts and guests before taking or posting photos.

‘If you get their approval, take a few photos at the appropriate time; Instead of constantly taking photos that disrupt the flow of social interaction and conversation, pick a time and ask the people you capture to check them before posting.

‘Be understanding if they choose not to be included. Set your privacy settings to ‘friends only’.’

Is constantly checking notifications bad form?

Ms Lamberg-Burnet says: ‘It is inappropriate to constantly check phone notifications in front of others. Can be perceived as selfish, self-centered and lacking in confidence. If you need to check urgently, retreat to a quiet place before physically focusing on your phone screen.

‘(And) avoid the temptation to take calls unless it’s an emergency. ‘Wait for a more convenient time and discreetly excuse yourself to make or answer a phone call.’

What does Ms. Lamberg-Burnet think about placing phones on tables during meals?

This is a no-no. The etiquette guru expected this habit to make the rankings because he considered it “bad manners.”

Texting while talking is the most annoying bad phone habit, according to research

Have you been indifferent to guidance so far? Ms. Lamberg-Burnet adds that constantly checking someone’s phone can actually be dangerous.

He explains: ‘Ignoring the people around you, for example walking down the street unaware of the flow of pedestrian or road traffic, and checking messages unnecessarily can potentially endanger yourself and others.

‘People’s situational awareness has deteriorated with mobile phone use. ‘Open body posture has replaced a complete lack of attention to who and what is going on around us.’

A Felix Mobile spokesperson said: ‘We all love staying connected with our mobile phones, but let’s not forget about real-life matters. You can keep your phone close at hand; just make sure you are present and interacting with those around you. Simple steps like using app timers, muting notifications and switching to night mode can help us stay connected without causing an awkward social situation.’