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Hi, my name is Randy Hill and I am just one of thousands of people around the world, tired and frustrated with the lack of consideration that is displayed by a growing "demographic" that I call, "the great unwashed and ill-mannered." People who can't seem to get outside their little world long enough to see the stress that they create on the rest of the population.

I've created this blog and online store as an outlet for this pent-up frustration...and also to have a little devious fun while I'm at it!

Have fun and keep it down while you're in here. Thanks.

[When Randy isn't whining about noisy and rude people, he dreams up designs in his studio at Hill Design Studios. A native Texan, Randy resides in the wilds of the Pacific Northwest with his wife Dawn and four cats]


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Love the one you’re with…not the one on your cell phone.

By Randy | August 6, 2007

Can you ever have enough tips for cell phone etiquette? I think not. U.S. Cellular offers the following cell phone manners tips:

1. Don’t shout! —Despite the smaller handsets now available, your callers can hear you just as well on a wireless phone as on a regular phone. Keep your voice to a low, conversational tone.

2. Watch your ring tone and volume — Downloading the latest ring tone has become extremely popular among wireless users, and you can still keep your personal style without distracting others. Turn down the ring volume or place the handset on vibrate when in public settings. You may be trying to be funny, but 50 Cent’s “Fully Loaded Clip” at any volume is never appropriate at an establishment such as Miss Jackson’s in Utica Square.

3. Put people in front, first — Always put the people you’re with first, not the person calling you. If you absolutely m ust take the call, be sure to let people know in advance that you’re expecting a call and excuse yourself from the conversation.

4. Mind your multitasking— Wireless phones are great tools for living and working more efficiently. However, it is discourteous to chat on your cell phone when people are assisting you in stores, banks or other locations.

5. Keep it private — Personal and business conversations are better off remaining private, especially when emotion is involved. Don’t forget to pay attention to your surroundings. Be discreet.

6. Keep it down — When you need to connect and it’s inappropriate to place a call, such as during an outdoor concert or theater production, use text messaging to deliver important messages. And turn that screechy message alert tone o ff. Nobody but nobody wants to hear loud message alert beeps every few seconds while watching Shakespeare in the Park, as if the entire park has shifted into reverse.

7. Mind your manners — If you forget to turn your phone off or set it to vibrate in a quiet zone and it begins to ring, don’t be tempted to take the call. Simply turn your ringer off, or let the call go to voice mail and apologize to those around you. If you must take a call, leave the room.

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