THE TELEPHONE AND ETHICS

HISTORY OF THE TELEPHONE

In the 1870s, two inventors Elisha Gray and Alexander Graham Bell both independently designed devices that could transmit speech electrically (the telephone).
Both men rushed their respective designs to the patent office within hours of each other, Alexander Graham Bell patented his telephone first. Elisha Gray and Alexander Graham Bell entered into a famous legal battle over the invention of the telephone, which Bell won.

TELEPHONE

First Sounds Twang On June 2, 1875, On June 2, 1875, Alexander Graham Bell while experimenting with his technique called "harmonic telegraph" discovered he could hear sound over a wire. The sound was that of a twanging clock spring.
First Voice Mr. Watson, come here. I want to see you. Alexander Graham Bell's notebook entry of 10 March 1876 describes his successful experiment with the telephone. Speaking through the instrument to his assistant, Thomas A. Watson, in the next room, Bell utters these famous first words, "Mr. Watson -come here -- I want to see you."

TELEPHONE ETIQUETTE

Telephone etiquettes - An individual needs to follow a set of rules and regulations while interacting with the other person over the phone. These are often called as telephone etiquettes
It is important to follow the basic telephone etiquettes as our voice plays a very important role in creating an impression of our personality, education, family background as well as the nature of job we are engaged in

1. Always remember your voice has to be very pleasant while interacting with the other person over the phone. Dont just start speaking, before starting the conversation use warm greetings like good morning, good evening or good noon depending on the time.

2. Never call any person at odd hours like early morning or late nights as the
person will definitely be sleeping and will not be interested in talking to you.

3. In any official call, dont use words like Any guess who I am? as the person on the other side might be occupied with something and can get disturbed. Always say Is it Ted?, and do ask him, Is it the good time to talk to you? and

then start communicating. If the person sounds busy always wait for the
appropriate time.

4. Make sure your content is crisp and relevant. Dont play with words, come to the point directly and convey the information in a convincing manner. First prepare your content thoroughly and then only pick up the receiver to start interacting.

5. After dialing, always reconfirm whether the person on the other side is the desired

person whom you want to interact with. Always ask Am I speaking to Mike? or Is this Jenny? before starting the conversation.

6. Always carefully dial the numbers, never be in a rush or dial the numbers in dark as it would lead to a wrong call. If by mistake you have dialed a wrong number, dont just hang up, do say sorry and then keep the phone courteously.

7. Never put the second party on a very long holds. Always keep the information handy and dont run for things in between any call as the listener is bound to get irritated.

8. While interacting over the phone, dont chew anything or eat your food. First

finish your food and then only dial the number. If you are reading, please leave the book aside, first concentrate what the other person wishes to convey and then continue with the book. 9. After completing the conversation, dont just hang up. Reconfirm with the receiver whether he has downloaded the correct information or not and do end

your conversation with pleasant words like Take care, nice speaking with
you and a warm bye. Never say Goodbye. 10. Always speak each and every word clearly. The person on the other hand cant see your expressions so remember your tone should be apt to express your feelings in the correct form.

11. Dont take too long to pick up any call. If you miss the call, make sure you give a call back as the other person might have an important message to convey. Avoid giving missed calls at work places as it irritates the other person

12. In professional talks, never keep the conversation too long as the other person might be busy. Always keep the content crisp and relevant and do come to the point after formal greetings.

13. If there is any disturbance in the network, dont just keep speaking for the sake of it; try to call after sometime with a better line.

15. If you are not the correct person and the speaker needs to speak to your fellow
worker always say one moment please- I will call him in a minute. If the colleague is not in the office premises, always take a message on his behalf and dont forget to convey him when he is back. 16. Decrease the volume of the television or turn off the speakers while speaking over the phone as noise acts as a hindrance to effective communication

NB. Remember all the above telephone etiquettes must be practiced for an

effective and healthy telephonic discussion and smooth flow of information.

PRAYER IN RELATION TO THE USE OF THE TELEPHONE

Prayer In Relation To The Use Of The Telephone Is Very Similar . Similar To How
The Telephone Is An Instrument Used To Communicate With Those Around You, Prayers Is The Way In Which We Communicate To God. It Is The Lifeline Through

Which We Share Our Sorrows Grief And Also Give Thanks.

NB. Know That Your Prayer Has Already Been Answered .

ADVANTAGES OF USING THE TELEPHONE

1.Helps to build a healthy relationship.

2.Being a bridge for people being miles away.

3.Saves time, money and energy. 4.Immediate medium to contact one another and pass urgent messages.
5.Helps to file complaint against anyone without identity and save some one as soon as possible. 6.Gives life for thousands of telemarketers.

DISADVANTAGES OF USING THE TELEPHONE

1.These days marketing calls are being a head ache for everyone.
2.Anonymous threats. 3.Sexual abuses. 4.Helps terrorism. 5.Wastes the time of teens.

BIBLES VIEW ON PRAYER

The Bible has a lot to say about prayer. The first mention of prayer is
found in Genesis, chapter 4. Genesis 4:26 And as for Seth, to him also a son was born; and he named him Enosh. Then men began to call on the name of the LORD. (NKJV)

Your prayers need not be wordy or impressive in speech. Matthew 6:7 "When you pray, don't babble on and on as people of other religions do. They think their prayers are answered only by repeating their words again and again." (NLT) Ecclesiastes 5:2 Do not be quick with your mouth, do not be hasty in your heart to utter anything before God. God is in heaven and you are on earth, so let your words be few. (NIV)

Why Should I Pray?

Prayer Develops Our Relationship with God. If we never speak to our spouse or never listen to anything our spouse might have to say to us, our marriage relationship will quickly deteriorate. It is the same way with God. Prayercommunicating with Godhelps us grow closer and more intimately connected with God. Zechariah 13:9 I will bring that group through the fire and make them pure, just as gold and silver are refined and purified by fire. They will call on my name, and I will answer them. I will say, 'These are my people,' and they will say, 'The LORD is our God.'

Prayer is not asking. It is a longing of the soul. It is daily admission of one's weakness. It is better in prayer to have a heart without words than words without a heart. Mahatma Gandhi Steps to Christ, ch. 11, p. 98 Unceasing PRAYER is the unbroken union of the soul with God, so that life from God flows into our life; and from our life, purity and holiness flow back to God. -Ellen G. White