YOU talkin’ to ME?!

Conversation with those we are with should be our number 1 priority, sadly it often takes 2nd position to our phones. I'll always defer phone calls while I'm with clients.

I agree with you COMPLETELY, Wanda! If you ever call my phone, you will hear a message that relays this exact school of thought. Those in front of us take precedence - always!

Have a great Saturday, Wanda!

Being present is great advice for everyone always. I am always surprised to see the number of people sitting right next to eachother with their phones out who don't say a single thing to eachother. Electronics seem to be taking the human side out of humanity. Thanks for sharing. I hope you have a great weekend. 

Wanda, I agree, focus on what you are doing and block out the distraction.

Wanda -- From what I see it's getting worse.  Just in the last day I was almost run into as I was walking in the mall by two women texting and walking.  There was actually physical contact. Then went out to eat and told my husband to take a look at another table.  Four people.  All on their phones.. texting, reading, whatever. No conversation.  It's annoying when I am with someone and that person is constantly checking the phone. I always put mine away when with clients.  It's just rude to not give full attention.

You are so right!  People are glued to their phones constantly!

It never ceases to amaze me: people answer or look at their cell phones during one on one meetings and interviews.

I had one interviewee (when I was a sales manager for a builder) reach into her handbag and answer her phone not once but twice during the interview.  

Wanda Kubat-Nerdin "When meeting with clients face-to-face, give them all of your attention.

Turn the phone off

Put everything else aside

Focus on being present"

Right on target - and - re-blog!

FOCUS....make every client feel as though they are your ONLY client !