Question: What are examples of good and poor phone manners?

Analysis

When answering this question, you can talk about behaviors that show respect and consideration for others when using the phone. Good phone manners include speaking politely, listening carefully, and not interrupting the other person. It’s also good manners to keep your voice down in public and avoid taking calls during meetings or meals. Poor phone manners might include speaking loudly in public, interrupting others, or checking your phone constantly when someone is talking to you face-to-face. You can give real-life examples to make your answer more vivid and relatable.

Synonyms

Try these synonyms instead of repeating the question:
  1. mannersetiquette
  2. goodpolite
  3. poorrude
Question: What are examples of good and poor phone manners?

Idea 1

Good Phone Manners
  1. Speaking politely and clearly
  2. Listening carefully and not interrupting
  3. Keeping the conversation short if someone is busy
  4. Turning your phone to silent in meetings or classes
  5. Not using your phone when talking to someone face-to-face
  6. Replying to messages in a reasonable time

Idea 2

Poor Phone Manners
  1. Talking loudly in public places
  2. Checking your phone constantly during conversations
  3. Taking calls in cinemas or libraries
  4. Ignoring people around you because of your phone
  5. Sending messages during meals or meetings
  6. Using speakerphone in crowded areas
Question: What are examples of good and poor phone manners?

Related Vocabulary

  1. polite
  2. interrupt
  3. listen
  4. volume
  5. rude
  6. texting
  7. vibrate
  8. silent mode
  9. respect
  10. conversation
  11. privacy
  12. distraction

Authentic Idioms

Try these idioms to get 7+ in IELTS Speaking:
  1. to mind your manners: to behave politely
  2. rub someone the wrong way: to annoy or irritate someone, often unintentionally
Band 7 Answer