Cell phone etiquette, as it pertains to verbal conversation, while not always followed by everyone, has become a pretty well known concept. People know where it is and is not polite to talk on their phones, whether they adhere to such “rules” or not.
 
 Most people understand, for example, that it is definitely not acceptable to talk on a cell phone during a job interview or intimate dinner. What remains somewhat unclear is how cell phone etiquette pertains to texting. Talking on a cell phone in a doctor’s office waiting room, for example, may be seen as rude because it forces others to listen to your conversation. But texting there, on the other hand, is not out of line. There is a large grey area as far as etiquette goes when it comes to texting, but there are a few places where we should refrain from doing it.
 
 The Movie Theater
 
 A lot of people seem to think that texting during movies is perfectly acceptable. However, the glow emitted from a cell phone screen can be just as distracting in a dark theater as whispers in the row behind you.
 
 While Dining with Others
 
 Much like talking on a cell phone at the dinner table, pulling out a mobile to send a few texts gives those at the table with you the impression that your priority lies on the receiving end of your texts rather than with the people with whom you’re sharing a meal. It’s much more polite to leave your phone on silent and text when the meal is over.
 
 While Driving
 
 OK, so this one crosses the line from being rude to blatantly dangerous. Although, some may consider it rude or inconsiderate to engage in an act that not only puts your life at risk by taking your attention away from the road, but the lives of others as well.

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