For a time the cell phone was perhaps considered a plaything of the wealthy and a tool for businesses but not anymore with it fast becoming the most important piece of technology you can own. Unfortunately, although it may be a good idea for minors to have them, not one of them would accept a simple basic cell phone that only made calls and sent SMS would they? It makes you wonder if the bubble will ever burst on this most amazing success story. It is the number of functions that can be added to the cell phone that puts it ahead of its landline based cousin. The ring tone and cellular phone wallpaper market (screen background) is huge but it does allow each cell phone to be customized to suit the user.

If you want a new wallpaper, getting one from the internet is very easy. Newer cell phones can also send images from one phone to another so your friends can share similar backgrounds, even from the built in digital camera. If you prefer you can use an image you have captured previously on your own digital camera but the process takes a little longer to install.

For an even more personal approach to your cellular phone wallpaper then you can insert some witty comment in text form onto the background. Still, even if you have an older cell phone that does not support all this new technology, it does not mean you cannot enjoy your cell phone. Additionally, models even without wallpapers can still have their own personality; personalized ring tones may do the job of giving your phone personality as well. Still, if you only want to make calls and send SMS messages then none of this will matter to you.

Even sending and receiving text messages do not require any of these functions. I never favor form ahead of function and this is just as true with my cell phone because as long as it does what it is supposed to do I am happy as the rest is just dressing. Try to bear in mind that not everyone is interested in your life and conversations so as a final point try to think of others when you use your phone. You are not your phone so when you make calls remember that people are judging your behavior, not your phone’s appearance.

Even if your phone does not include such high technology and innovative features, if you can turn off your phone during meetings and avoid having to annoy the other person in front of you, you are exhibiting a personality that is intrinsic in you. Good behavior can be catching and yours may lead others to do the same, be different, do not do what others do just because it is easier. Respect is a two way street so to have respect from others means you have to earn it and then there is the opportunity that others around you will copy your lead.

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