Most of the time, you probably love your cell phone. It offers you independence, and it keeps you connected to the important people in your life, such as your family, your friends, and your boss. However, there may be times when your phone gets on your nerves.
One such time might be when you are talking to someone, and you hear static on the other end. The static makes it difficult for the two of you to hear each other. The call, therefore, turns out to be a frustrating experience, rather than one that you enjoy. If you hear static, it may be due to a storm in the area. You might therefore mention the static to the person on the other end and finish your business as quickly as possible. If you are on a business call, this will allow you to be productive by getting your business taken care of. If you are on a personal call with a friend or family member, and you ask the person to call back later when there should be no phone issues, the two of you will be able to relax and enjoy a good conversation, without having to repeatedly ask the person to repeat himself. Static is not the only frustrating thing that you might experience with your phone. You might also have your call dropped.
This situation, while very annoying, usually does not cause problems unless you were in the middle of some very important business, such as a phone interview. Some employers choose to do a phone interview to interview an applicant for a job, for example. If the call is dropped during the interview, and the applicant calls the company back to resume the interview, he should not be disqualified. Instead, he should be allowed to continue his interview.
When you have a frustrating experience with your phone, you might feel like taking your frustration out on your mobile device. You might want to throw it high into the air and watch it come down and smash into a million pieces, for example. Do not do this, however, because you will destroy a very expensive piece of personal technology that connects you to the world and offers you independence. Instead, find another way to vent your frustration.
One way to feel better is to go running. The feeling of your feet hitting the pavement should help you to relieve stress. That way, when you return to your phone, you will feel better. You will therefore be able to be nice to it.
If you feel like you must throw something, however, put your phone down. Throw another less expensive item, such as a ball. Grab a beach ball or a volleyball, for example, and throw it hard. Bounce it off the ground or off a wall. If the surface the ball bounces off of is hot, the ball may possibly burst. You will then need to replace it. However, it is much easier and less expensive to replace a ball than to replace a phone. Take a few deep breaths as you work out your frustrations. Very soon, you should notice that you feel better. You should also be able to return to your phone and enjoy a good experience.
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