Open Letter #4, Part 1

*You can read how I really wanted to say it here.*

Dear Person Who Uses a Walkie Talkie,

Step One: Press the button.
Step Two: Pause briefly (consider taking a breath or counting to two)
Step Three: Speak slowly into the walkie until your complete message has been stated
Step Four: Pause briefly (consider taking a breath or counting to two)
Step Five: Release the button.

Helpful Hints:

• Do not place your mouth directly on the speaker. This can cause your voice to be distorted.


• Enunciation is very important.Try your best to speak clearly. When spelling, it is best to clarify letters that sound similar, such as "B as in boy" or "D as in dog".


• Pausing briefly before beginning to speak and after finishing will ensure that your message is not cut off prematurely.


• It is considered proper walkie etiquette to ask for the person you wish to speak to and wait for a response, then deliver your message. Likewise, you should respond stating that you received the message.


• If you are responding, pause briefly to ensure the person talking is, in fact, finished relaying his/her message.


• Be aware that messages relayed via walkie talkie are often broadcast quite loudly. If your message is of a personal or confidential matter, consider other forms of communication.


• If you are wearing a frequently used walkie talkie and are in an area where a loud broadcast may cause a disruption, consider temporally turning the volume down and/or investing in a headset to deliver the message straight to your ear.

Thanks for your consideration,

Other Walkie Talkie Users