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interrupted his own speech to take a cell phone call from his
wife, he triggered a flurry of media coverage, a debate about
political motives, and general concern that it is now acceptable
to take a cell phone call anytime and anywhere.
The former mayor of New York City and one-time presiden-
tial hopeful is not alone. Twenty-four percent of cell phone users
feel obligated to answer a cell phone call, even if it means inter-
rupting a meeting or a meal.
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Best Practice: Apply Cell Phone and Text Messaging
Policy to Help Reduce Workplace Liabilities and
Increase Productivity
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