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Texting Might Be A Better Choice

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with Vic Steele, Broker CA DRE 01349863 CA BRE 01349863

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When I received two different emails about this story and both stories had different authors, I was intrigued.  I Googled and discovered numerous versions of the same story, all attributed to different authors.

In the interest of not infringing on anyone’s copyright I am going to introduce you to this concept.  I even made up my own card (right →).

I was made aware of my own loud talking by a trusted friend.  I now try to remember to cup my hand over my mouth when talking on my cell phone in public.  If that’s not working, I excuse my self and exit the building.

Which person are you, I wonder?  Can you easily imagine giving this card out?  Is it easier to imagine someone else giving the card and you watching?  Or are you the person who is being handed the card?  I’m afraid I could easily be any of the three!

There are so many manners to learn regarding our cell phones.  We have to remember not to type in all caps, we have to learn texting acronyms and we have to remember to use our outside voices.  Okay, not so hard; but it will still require some effort.

I’m not advocating these cards; I’m telling you that the pre-printed cards are available for download on the Internet and on Facebook.  It won’t be long before we may see them appearing at Starbucks.

Happy Texting, it might be a better choice!

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Suzanne Gantner
Realty Texas - Round Rock, TX
GRI, E-Pro, SRES, SRS, ABR, CNE, REDS, CPS, WCS

I would love some of these - I find the biggest offenders at the grocery store leaning over their basket as they push along at a snails pace...you hear "and then she said blah blah blah and then I said, blah blah blah - drives me crazy!!  Really honey, you want the wheat bread, because they have.....on and on. STOPt!!  Heres your card. 

Sep 05, 2011 07:01 AM
Vic Steele
Vic Steele, Broker CA DRE 01349863 - Anaheim Hills, CA
Broker/Consultant

I'm glad you got a kick out of the information Suzanne.  You can download the cards as a PDF, just Google Dear Cell Phone User.

Sep 05, 2011 12:09 PM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

Oh man Vic.....I so wish tons of people would get this message! How annoying is it when you're trying to carry on a conversation with a client or friend and somebody is going on and on and one about.....

 

Sep 05, 2011 01:00 PM
Bob Willis
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Orange, CA
Orange County & L.A. County Real Estate Agent

Have you handed any out yet, Vic?  Just curious.

Sep 06, 2011 08:00 AM
Vic Steele
Vic Steele, Broker CA DRE 01349863 - Anaheim Hills, CA
Broker/Consultant

I know what you mean Anna Banana; reading about this makes you remember times you wish you had the card.

No Bob, I have not personally handed any out and I don't intend to.  I wanted to give my friends a heads up that they might see one of these the next time they are on the phone in public.

Sep 06, 2011 08:16 AM
Georgie Hunter R(S) 58089
Hawai'i Life Real Estate Brokers - Haiku, HI
Maui Real Estate sales and lifestyle info

That's funny, and I totally get it.  Sometimes texting is the ansxer, and sometimes calling is easier, but let's at least keep it private.

Oct 03, 2011 05:07 PM