How many DJ's ask that cell phones be turned off during the reception? During the blessing last night given by an elderly member of the family, someone cell phone started ringing. The lady that was offering the blessing did not want to hold the microphone so Bob was holding it for her. When the phone started ringing, Bob got a wild look in is eye thinking that part of his system was making the noise. Then he realized it was someone phone.
Cell phones off during reception?
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It is rude. I've heard cell phones go off in church and that really frosts our priest.
But those people must be so important that they cannot be bothered to put their cell phones on "silent" or "vibrate." No, they have to blast away with their customized ring tones loud and clear.
I never had to make such an announcement, but our priest does so before every ceremony he performs in church. "No cell phones and no cameras during the sacraments, which includes the sacrament of marriage."
The hired photographer has to be very discreet or else he's called out on it in the middle of the ceremony. I've seen it happen.
But those people must be so important that they cannot be bothered to put their cell phones on "silent" or "vibrate." No, they have to blast away with their customized ring tones loud and clear.
I never had to make such an announcement, but our priest does so before every ceremony he performs in church. "No cell phones and no cameras during the sacraments, which includes the sacrament of marriage."
The hired photographer has to be very discreet or else he's called out on it in the middle of the ceremony. I've seen it happen.
K
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I've never asked, but it's something to consider doing as long as it's cleared with the B&G in your initial consultations.
I'm in total 100% agreement that it's rude and if they can't turn their phone to vibrate they are showing a total lack of regard for the Hosts and other guests.
I keep my phone on vibrate at work and any other place that I'm inside a building with others. Only when I'm outside of those situations will I turn my ringer back on...
I think what it boils down to is common sense and a bit of respect for others, which many people seem to lack.
I'm in total 100% agreement that it's rude and if they can't turn their phone to vibrate they are showing a total lack of regard for the Hosts and other guests.
I keep my phone on vibrate at work and any other place that I'm inside a building with others. Only when I'm outside of those situations will I turn my ringer back on...
I think what it boils down to is common sense and a bit of respect for others, which many people seem to lack.
To take this a "little" off track...I have an even better one...
Last October, the attorney I worked for passed away after a long battle with cancer. In the middle of the graveside burial service, a woman's cell phone started ringing. Instead of turning it off...she RAN BEHIND A TREE to answer it and held a five minute conversation that all in attendance could hear. What part of disrespectful does she not understand????
Last October, the attorney I worked for passed away after a long battle with cancer. In the middle of the graveside burial service, a woman's cell phone started ringing. Instead of turning it off...she RAN BEHIND A TREE to answer it and held a five minute conversation that all in attendance could hear. What part of disrespectful does she not understand????
Well, those that know me, know how much I 'love' cell phones :sqerr:
I find it hard to understand why the US gov't. doesn't allow jammers (although they use them themselves). They're easy enough to get or build though.
No matter how many signs you put up, or announcements you make, some people are just way too rude, or full of themselves (many people I should say).
For some weird reason, cell phones usually don't work within a certain number of meters from me when traveling, or anywhere around my property. I'm not sure why that is -- could be a spiritual thing...
I find it hard to understand why the US gov't. doesn't allow jammers (although they use them themselves). They're easy enough to get or build though.
No matter how many signs you put up, or announcements you make, some people are just way too rude, or full of themselves (many people I should say).
For some weird reason, cell phones usually don't work within a certain number of meters from me when traveling, or anywhere around my property. I'm not sure why that is -- could be a spiritual thing...
I always keep my phone on vibrate at events. At church a few months back a phone rang and the minister stoped and said if it's Jesus you may take the call, if not then turn it off. I fell out laughing. The girl turned beat red.
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Rick is right, it does not matter how many announcements you make, people who think they are more important than they really are will have theirs on. The only way they can feel validated in their insignificant lives is for everyone to know that THEY are more important than anything else going on around them.
What did people do before cell phones?
We did without 'em, that's what. We went to church on Sunday or a wedding on Saturday or to work every day... and the friggin' phone was left at home where it belonged. That old AT&T monster was wired to a box on the wall. Funny thing, we managed to live with it.
To be honest, we have not yet had to deal with this situation. But we've retired and no longer DJ every weekend.
In this old dog's humble opinion, cell phones are nothing more than overpriced pocket watches. They're great to have if your car breaks down. That's happened once during the years I've had one. Ask the folks at Playtex when they last saw me yacking on the cell.
But I digress. Cell phones should be turned off upon entering a house of worship and any house where a wedding, funeral or other solemn occasion is taking place. This is church. Church is to be respected.
Cell service providers offer voice mail. If the cell is off, a caller may leave a message. Hey, it's Sunday morning. Where else would I be? I have a life away from the phone, thanks.
It's only for an hour or so. There is no reason nor excuse for having a cell phone on during church.
We did without 'em, that's what. We went to church on Sunday or a wedding on Saturday or to work every day... and the friggin' phone was left at home where it belonged. That old AT&T monster was wired to a box on the wall. Funny thing, we managed to live with it.
To be honest, we have not yet had to deal with this situation. But we've retired and no longer DJ every weekend.
In this old dog's humble opinion, cell phones are nothing more than overpriced pocket watches. They're great to have if your car breaks down. That's happened once during the years I've had one. Ask the folks at Playtex when they last saw me yacking on the cell.
But I digress. Cell phones should be turned off upon entering a house of worship and any house where a wedding, funeral or other solemn occasion is taking place. This is church. Church is to be respected.
Cell service providers offer voice mail. If the cell is off, a caller may leave a message. Hey, it's Sunday morning. Where else would I be? I have a life away from the phone, thanks.
It's only for an hour or so. There is no reason nor excuse for having a cell phone on during church.
About a month ago I was doing the wedding and the reception in the same room. Now my cell phone for some reason if it goes off is on the same frequency as my cordless mic and it makes a sound through the speakers, so before every show my cell phone goes off.
The minister informed everyone to turn cell phones off before we started the ceromony. During the vows that unmistakeable sound came through my speakers. I quickly checked to see if mine was on it wasnt. The minister asked me what happened and I had to explain that someone had it on vibrate but it hit my mic frequency. Minister was not to pleased. And yes everyone looked at me.
It's really getting out of hand the wedding reception Saturday I don't know how many times I saw people on their cell phones talking or tex messaging. Maybe its something to address with brides/grooms at planning meetings.
The minister informed everyone to turn cell phones off before we started the ceromony. During the vows that unmistakeable sound came through my speakers. I quickly checked to see if mine was on it wasnt. The minister asked me what happened and I had to explain that someone had it on vibrate but it hit my mic frequency. Minister was not to pleased. And yes everyone looked at me.
It's really getting out of hand the wedding reception Saturday I don't know how many times I saw people on their cell phones talking or tex messaging. Maybe its something to address with brides/grooms at planning meetings.
Depending on the bride and groom, I may make an annoucement during the pre-show speech that the B&G have respectfully asked that during their special day, and for the sake of their video, if any cell phones could please be set to vibrate, especially during their grand entrance, their special dances and the toasts.
it still always amazes me.
I used to be a Cellular One Dealer. I would have meetings and sales people would answer their phones right in the meeting...after kicking them out of the meeting, they would say they didn't realize it was wrong because we are a cell phone business. I had to explain to them that answering a phone while someone is talking is RUDE, no matter what business you are in.
I still see just a few people talking...and someone's phone will ring and they will answer right in the middle of someone talking to them. Why they don't simply ask the person to excuse them for a moment baffles me.
It took my wife a while to understand why i don't answer my phone all the time. YES, i always have it on me. NO, i am not going to drop everything i am doing or interrupt a meeting just to answer a phone. I have voice mail for a reason.
the only time i will interrupt a meeting for a phone call is if it is something that NEEDS immediate attention. I will let the person know that i am expecting a phone call that i may have to take...but that RARELY happens
I used to be a Cellular One Dealer. I would have meetings and sales people would answer their phones right in the meeting...after kicking them out of the meeting, they would say they didn't realize it was wrong because we are a cell phone business. I had to explain to them that answering a phone while someone is talking is RUDE, no matter what business you are in.
I still see just a few people talking...and someone's phone will ring and they will answer right in the middle of someone talking to them. Why they don't simply ask the person to excuse them for a moment baffles me.
It took my wife a while to understand why i don't answer my phone all the time. YES, i always have it on me. NO, i am not going to drop everything i am doing or interrupt a meeting just to answer a phone. I have voice mail for a reason.
the only time i will interrupt a meeting for a phone call is if it is something that NEEDS immediate attention. I will let the person know that i am expecting a phone call that i may have to take...but that RARELY happens
This thread brought back a funny memory.
Back in '99 after I'd gotten divorced I was on a movie theater date. Waiting in line to buy tickets, I noticed a young couple holding hands. At first glance, you'd think "Aww... that's sweet."
Well, they were both yackking on their cell phones, carrying on separate conversations. I thought to myself... what the heck kind of date is that? Why ain't they talking to each other?
Back in '99 after I'd gotten divorced I was on a movie theater date. Waiting in line to buy tickets, I noticed a young couple holding hands. At first glance, you'd think "Aww... that's sweet."
Well, they were both yackking on their cell phones, carrying on separate conversations. I thought to myself... what the heck kind of date is that? Why ain't they talking to each other?
BTW,
my cell phone is on vibrate just about all the time. Once in a while i'll put it on ring, but the default is for sure vibrate.
my cell phone is on vibrate just about all the time. Once in a while i'll put it on ring, but the default is for sure vibrate.
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This thread brought back a funny memory.
Back in '99 after I'd gotten divorced I was on a movie theater date. Waiting in line to buy tickets, I noticed a young couple holding hands. At first glance, you'd think "Aww... that's sweet."
Well, they were both yackking on their cell phones, carrying on separate conversations. I thought to myself... what the heck kind of date is that? Why ain't they talking to each other?
They were probably talking to each other
Thanks, Pat. If only that were the case, lol.They were probably talking to each other
Nah... these two were carrying on separate conversations ~ they were yackking at the same time, just having a real ball. Some date, huh?
On a similar note, Playtex recently nixed possession of cell phones on the factory floor. The original wording permitted cells in the plant ~ we were just not permitted to use 'em. Now, we're not supposed to have 'em at all. A few people bend the rules, the rules are reworded and everyone gets shafted.
We're gonna all carry 'em anyhow. Just have to keep 'em hid is all. The shift supervisors don't care for this junior high school mentality any more than anyone else.
I was in a 5-S training class all day today. I don't turn my cell off, just silence the ringer. If someone does call they can leave a message.
FYI:
They can put in cell phone detectors -- they are not illegal.
They'll go off if your cell is turned on, as the cell has to communicate with the local towers on a regular basis.
I like phone booths myself, I can also change into my superman outfit, while talking to my dog about what we're having for dinner
They can put in cell phone detectors -- they are not illegal.
They'll go off if your cell is turned on, as the cell has to communicate with the local towers on a regular basis.
I like phone booths myself, I can also change into my superman outfit, while talking to my dog about what we're having for dinner
As someone who only has a cell phone, I'd appreciate a reminder.
I host karaoke, so my business is primarily bars, restaurants and private parties. I honestly take it for granted, and may I know do. But I was at a memorial this last week and someone's cell rang. She was mortified and ran out of the area (it was in a park outside). She told me later that she totally forgot about it. I told her I immediately reached for mine and put it on "vibrate." I take it for granted, too.
Call it a sign of the times, the apocalypse, whatever. It's rude, I agree, but I often don't think about about it.
Flame away.
I host karaoke, so my business is primarily bars, restaurants and private parties. I honestly take it for granted, and may I know do. But I was at a memorial this last week and someone's cell rang. She was mortified and ran out of the area (it was in a park outside). She told me later that she totally forgot about it. I told her I immediately reached for mine and put it on "vibrate." I take it for granted, too.
Call it a sign of the times, the apocalypse, whatever. It's rude, I agree, but I often don't think about about it.
Flame away.
DjDennis
RIP- My Dad (2011), Sister (2013) and Mum (2017)
I remind people that if I have to go by what I preach I tell them this...
Office Hours are from 9am to 8pm Monday to Thursday
No calls are taken on the night of shows (what so EVER) as would you like it if a Client called me during your Wedding....
plus I have always left my cell OFF in the car when I arrive to any function till I go back out AFTER the show... thats what a Message answering service is all about
Office Hours are from 9am to 8pm Monday to Thursday
No calls are taken on the night of shows (what so EVER) as would you like it if a Client called me during your Wedding....
plus I have always left my cell OFF in the car when I arrive to any function till I go back out AFTER the show... thats what a Message answering service is all about