01
iPod Etiquette 101
Just like yesterday, I was just reading through the RSS feeds for CNN when I came across another article that hits home for me:
Hey you, with the iPod…keep it down – CNN.com
That article brings me to list some rules for public iPod etiquette. It’s not a long list, by any means. Feel free to agree or disagree, but it may save your life, or at least your reputation as a good citizen…
1) In any social situations, keep the volume down to where you can actually join the outside world on a moment’s notice. No one likes being ignored if they’re simply trying to get your attention, and it may save your life, too! Also, others can hear your music when you have it cranked, even through the head/earphones; there’s no need to share your music with the world around you.
2) If someone does want to talk to you when you’re listening to that awesome track, take the damn earphones OFF!! Don’t just keep them on and lower the volume; that’s just plain rude.
3) For everyone’s sake, DO NOT SING ALONG to the music. Remember Eddie Murphy’s character in “48 Hours”? “Rooooooxaaaannne!!! Youdonthavetoputonaredlight!!” While being comical, it’s sure to make at least one person want to drive a six inch spike through your ribcage.
Gratuitous Rule 4) If someone does happen to see what you’re playing and they want to listen too, by all means please take one of the earbuds off and let them listen. (I have a earphone splitter with me just in those cases!)
iPods are awesome personal tools, but they don’t have to be used at the detriment of social etiquette. Listen responsibly, and have fun! Cheers!
