University of Kansas - Jayhawker Yearbook (Lawrence, KS)

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THERE IS ONLY AN INCH OF SPACE BETWEEN THE PHONE AND MOUTH. WHY IS IT NECESSARY TO YELL? i'r'S CALLED VOLUME CONTROL, ALL PHONES HAVE IT. ff VANS COPPLE rocery shopping is a peaceful time for me. I get much pleasure from leisurely strolling up and down the aisles, planning my meals for the week and looking for bargains. The other day I was just about to crack the case of crunchy vs. smooth when I hear Be- yonce's 4'Single Ladies blare from a girl's cell phone in the next aisle. I spent the rest of my shopping outing hear- ing about who made out with whom at The Wheel, why she needed to lose 10 pounds, and whether her boyfriends chest hair was sexy. Technology has given us the ability to share our lives with the general public. From cell phone conversations to blogs to Facebook status updates, personal information flows across lines of communica- tion faster than you can say, 'gTMl.', No informa- tion is sacred anymore, and worse, a set of rules to fol- low that explain the rights and wrongs of technology use aren't set in stone. O8 - O9 W JAYHAWKER Alot has changed since Emily Post hrst wrote her book on etiquette in 1922, but manners still remain a stronghold in modern society. With technology thrown into the mix, manners are more necessary than ever. Here's an updated guide to handling everyday situations with the utmost tact and consideration. RING-A-DING-DING Keep your voice down. Vans Copple is sick of all the screaming. The Salt Lake City junior says there's nothing worse than someone talking obnoxiously loudly on his or her cell phone. 'fThere is only an inch of space between the phone and mouth. Why is it necessary to yell? It's called volume control, all phones have it, she says. Vibrate is not silent. Turn your phone on silent or turn it off if you don,t want it to be heard. D someo hates i they'ri i or son the thi A Wolff. the ot' other F back- was u E place' ofwc l l rude in e-r alwa Ill 01, SHYS HCOI Stttii line 1 face

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THE IO COMMANDMENTS OF TAILGATING O N E THOU SHALT NOT ARRIVE ON CAMPUS AN HOUR BEFORE GAME TIME AND EXPECTTO GET A GOOD SPOT ON THE HILL. The key is to get here early, ll says 2006 graduate Dave Cronin, whose tailgating group had been on campus and ready for the 11:30 a.m. kickoff against Kansas State on Nov. 1 since 6 a.m. Cronin says not showing up with enough time to get a spot and get organized is a rookie mistake that a lot of beginning tailgaters make. TWO THOU SHALT PLAY YARD GAMES. The diehard tailgaters, like Cronin, know that when you show up to a game more than hve hours before it begins, you have to have something to do. That is why Cvocl cre- ated yard games like washers, horse shoes, beer pong and flip cup. f'You've got to have activities leading up to the game to get people excited, Cronin says. T H R E E THOU SHALT HAVE NO OTHER PRIORITIES HIGHER THAN TAILGATING. Whoever came up with the football schedule didnlt seem to take into consideration the Saturday morning post- party hangovers of the majority of the student population. But real tailgaters know to throw back a couple aspirin and suck it up. There are more important things than personal comfort. FO U R THOU SHALT NOT FORGET THE BEER. Cheap beer is a fundamental component ofany student tail- gate for obvious reasons, says 2006 graduate Chris Bennett. FIVE THOU SHALT NOT BE THE OBNOXIOUS DRUNK THREE SEATS DOWN WHO RUINS THE GAME FOR EVERYONE. While beer is a necessary part of the tailgating experience, don't forget that tailgating is just the beginning of the clay. There's a whole football game left to watch, and nobody likes the obnoxious drunk in the stands who's convinced hels really funny. 'Alf you,re so drunk you're throwing up, itls probably not a good idea to go into the game and ruin everyone's time, says sophomore Avery Baughan. I've seen people carried out of the stadium after they fell down a flight of stairs, and everyone just laughs at themf, S I X THOU SHALT HONOR THY TEAM AND THY COLORS. ffBlue is the color, I' says Emery Baughan, a 2005 Baker Univeristy graduate and lifelong KU fan. ultls a pride thing. I grew up in Kansas being a Jayhawk fan my whole life, and then I come here and look around and see every- one from all walks of life wearing KU blue. lt's a really cool experience? S EV E N THOU SHALT PARTAKE IN THE GLORY OF GRILLING. Any true tailgater knows that, after beer, burgers are the most important item to have in your cooler. If you're thinking about going all out with your cooking, be sure to check out sites like www.tailgating.com for professional-grade grills and setups, ranging from the basic outdoor grill to the over the top f'Cooks BBQ Kitchen,', which unfolds to include a 90,000 BTU propane stove, grill and griddle, microwave oven, mini-fridge, and even a kitchen sink. just in case. EIG HT THOU QHAIQIA PIHXN .xi ii AD. The greatest tragedies to ln'l.ill I iilii in I s the beer and the lnii-gets-t.in t-.isni in , little planning. Ciet together xi. :Ili 1 I in before ganieclay to tlii xy up tliitit-s. N I N E THOU Sl-IAIfI'l-.XI'I,Ol'I riivi Rll s IJNNIIUI Ili llll lil APARTNIENTS Bl? C.l.OSIzR TOL XXll'l N Ill XX IllIXl it- N l.oc.1tion is everytliing, so i on slioultlii i ii. I -I . your friends tor their proxiinirx iii, ioiln .,,i I tions. Augusta senior l.tlLll'il XL-si sm s mi in tion generally xaries, but it's .ilu .ii s xi. ii lim the Stadium, depentlingon ulio is v.ill:i11 home to the masses. T E N THOU SHALTVVAVllTIeil-.XVIII-.XI.1NUI K,ll NXIIJ. lt'S a rock chalk thing. s.Us.Xi1tlI't'.Is lii.Iiit L Athens, Greece, senior. lfxt-ry one xx lio li.is an from KU will knoxx xvliat that intnins. ll xiitiiir and you see someone weariiig .I Isl' sliiri, I. on just bond over being .I ,lay limi kf' TAILGATING 60

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MIND YOUR MILLENIAL 'P9S AND 'Qi Do not answer texts or calls when you're with someone. Nick Harbert, Wichita sophomore, says he K hates it when friends talk, text or check Facebook when they're together. Once, OK, maybe you had an important phone call or something, twice you are getting on my nerves, but by the third time I just want to smash your phone,', he says. Avoid using your cell phone in the bathroom. Erin Wolfram, certified etiquette specialist, says that it's rude to the other people in the bathroom and to the person on the other line. Respond accordingly. If someone calls you, call them back-do not text them. Respond in the same format that was used to contact you. Absolutely never use your phone in the following places: elevators, restaurants, libraries, cemeteries, places of worship, wedding ceremonies and receptions. NETIQUETTE Greet and Degreet. What is rude in real life is also rude on the Web. Not saying hello, goodbye or thank you in e-mail is just as rude as doing it to a personis face. Alwaysibegin an e-mail with Hello or Dear and always sign off with Sincerely, Best', or Regards.', Avoid writing in short fragments to avoid sounding angry, says Patsy Rowe, author of Business Etiquette: Achieving a competitive edge in business. Use subject lines effectively, especially in a business setting. Briefly say what the e-mail contains in the subject line so the recipient can judge its importance. Be aware of tone. Rowe says that without a voice, face or body language to convey your message, the recipi- ent has only your words to go on, which is why the tone of e-mail can be easily misunderstood. Geoff Folker, Kansas City, Missouri, graduate student, says that regardless of how accustomed we get to technology as a means of communication, no amount of emoticons can replace a genuine smile, frown or look of indifference. Keep it timely. Always respond quickly to an e-mail. If the message requires a response, send a quick reply right when you open the e-mail and respond more fully when you have time, just so the sender isn,t waiting on you. Reply to all business e-mails within a half-day and social e-mails within 24 hours. ON THE JOB Always send a hand-written thank you note after an interview. Rowe says that even if you don't get the job, you'll still be remembered by your thoughtful gesture. An e-mail is an acceptable backup. Sell yourself, don't talk about yourself. Kalem Kopf, Lawrence senior and president of the Society of Human Resource Management, says he often sees students get personal in job interviews or cover letters. He says that it's important to focus on explaining what you can do for them, not just what you can do. l've seen students go off on tangents about how much they love KU basketball without mentioning any- thing about the program they're applying for, 'l he says. Stay off personal e-mail and Facebook while at work. Recognize the generation gap. There's a good chance that the people you will work for will be from a generation Where formal manners and professionalism were valued .4-- -' .,...-1---'41 ,,,...-5-0--w ,,,,.,.--v-v-v '....,...--e-1 ,,,,........----........-- more highly than they are today. Remember that before you throw lol,' into e-mail. Good manners and etiquette essentially come down to awareness. lt,s easy to get wrapped up in text messaging or e-mailing, but recognizing the needs ofthose around you is the Hrst step in courtesy. Patsy Rowe says good manners contribute to well roundedness and it takes more than being good on pa- perv to achieve success. I feel that some young people have the idea that their professional learning, their educational qualifications alone, will carry them through life without understanding there has to be a balance. Their personal and interpersonal skills have to be honed. The combination of charm, style and good manners is a pretty hard one to bear, and the good news is, all three can be learnedf she says. NETIQUETTE l 62