Microsoft survey says most people hate bad phone behavior
By siliconindia   |   Tuesday, 09 November 2010, 12:37 IST
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Microsoft survey says most people hate bad phone behavior
Bangalore: Most people have a problem with bad phone behavior, reveals a Harris Interactive poll commissioned by Microsoft and states that its new mobile platform, Windows Phone 7 will help change phone etiquette for the better. Microsoft said it commissioned Harris Interactive to conduct the telephone phone survey that shows how the mobile phone has infiltrated people's lives. 2,024 people aged 18 and older were surveyed during October 6-17. It revealed that 72 percent of those surveyed consider bad mobile phone behavior to be one of their top 10 pet peeves, but only 18 percent admitted to engaging in such behavior themselves. The survey revealed that phone owners between the ages of 18 and 24 were more likely than older users to slot in inappropriate conduct. Twenty-four percent in that age group have had their phone ring and upset a wedding, religious service or play. Microsoft announced the results of the survey on the day its Windows Phone 7 went on sale in the U.S. Windows Phone 7's design has been advertised as an antidote to bad behavior, saying it makes it easier to do more with fewer steps. Most people surveyed seemed to agree about places where phone use is out of line. Forty percent of mobile phone users surveyed admitted to using handset in a bathroom, and 48 percent said they think talking on the phone in a public restroom is inappropriate. Ninety percent said it's inappropriate at a religious service or funeral and 82 percent won't tolerate it at a wedding.

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