♪ Yeah, I'm waking
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- Welcome back to
"Good Day Stateline".
Courtesy Awareness Month,
so we had to have our
friend, Derek Born
from Cellular Sales, back
on the show this morning.
Good morning Derek.
- Good morning, thank
you for having me.
- Yeah so, your
store just opened.
- Yep.
- So if anyone
hasn't been watching,
or hasn't been videoing,
or viewing, or visiting,
tell us where they can find you.
- We're on Perryville, right
in front of the Meijer,
and right now it sticks
out like a sore thumb
because it's a brand
new construction,
and we're the first ones
there luckily, so it was nice.
- Every time I drive
by the store is packed.
- Yes.
It is, it is.
- Absolutely.
And you are hiring, so if
anyone is looking for a job,
for a new job, they can contact
you if they're interested.
- Yes, they can.
Just swing by the store.
We actually have a
few little banners up.
You can go see our
website, cellularsales.com,
any multiple ways to reach us.
We'd love to have
new people around,
and folks here in Rockford,
give them opportunities.
- Absolutely, so of course
we know you sell cell phones,
and chargers, and accessories,
and all of that fun stuff.
But you're also a fun
person, so we wanted
to do something fun.
- At times, yeah.
To, I guess, celebrate?
Is that the right word?
Celebrate? Honor?
- Yeah.
National Cell Phone
Courtesy Awareness Month.
We are both in this video
but we haven't seen it yet.
- Yes, and-
- We made a PSA.
- Yes, and it was very serious.
- Sure.
- And we wanted to make
sure that everyone knew
how to be proper with
their cell phones.
- Right, and a lot of the
issues actually are serious,
but of course-
- That's true.
I am the person in
it, so. (laughs)
Let's take a look at it.
- They are.
(upbeat music)
- Hello, my name is Derek Born.
I'm here with Cellular
Sales Verizon Stores
located in Belvidere, Woodstock,
and our brand new location
in Rockford, on Perryville.
While we dedicate our lives
to the sale of cell phones
and cell phone accessories,
there's another cause
July is National Cell Phone
Courtesy Awareness Month,
and we wanna take this
time to shed some light
on the importance of this
oddly specific holiday.
We live in a world where
it's considered normal,
texting someone
in the same room.
Phones are an important and
integrated part of our lives,
but if not used correctly,
they can get in the way.
We have brought some experts
in to cover some statistics
and common offenses
we should all avoid.
- It is not commonly known
that over 50% of young adults
who own a cell phone, pretend
to be using their phone
to avoid social interaction.
- The lack of cellphone
courtesy has ravaged citizens
across the nation, and has
become truly unbearable.
In fact, 60% of
Americans don't follow
the national cell phone
guidelines and regulations.
That's why we've compiled a list
of some of the most important
guidelines you should follow.
- [Casey] Number one.
Texting and driving.
Never, and we mean
never, text and drive.
It's not safe, you could hurt
someone, or even yourself.
You should know
this by now. Really.
- [Logan] Number two.
When in a store or public
place, at the checkout line,
stay off your phone.
You may be holding up the line,
or interfering with
the checkout process.
Plus, it's just rude.
- [Casey] Number three.
When in a public place, please
don't use your speakerphone.
We don't need to hear what
you're saying to your cousin.
- [Logan] Number four.
Try to refrain from texting
and walking, out in public.
This is actually
illegal in some cities.
You could walk right into
traffic, or into someone else.
- [Casey] Number five.
Please limit taking
annoying pictures
of your food at restaurants.
This is more of a
personal thing for us,
but it's still annoying.
Speak softly when
taking calls in public.
If the other person
can't hear you,
or if you have a bad connection,
try hanging up and
calling them later.
- [Casey] Number seven.
This shouldn't be difficult in
the age of social distancing,
but make sure you're
at least 10 feet away
from the building, if you
are taking a call outside.
Windows are thin, and
we can still hear you.
- [Logan] Number eight.
Don't have your cell
phone on the table
during a meeting or dinner date.
It makes it seem like
you're not present,
which sends the wrong message.
- [Casey] Number nine. Trolling.
This is a more recent
term to describe someone
who browses social
media platforms
to make negative comments
about other people online.
If you wouldn't
say it in person,
you shouldn't say
it on your phone.
If you are the kind of
person that says rude things
in person, maybe you
should consider counseling.
- [Logan] Number 10.
Cell phone addiction
is a real thing.
If you feel anxiety from
being without your cell phone,
try getting another hobby,
or a significant other,
to pass the time.
Your cell phone will always
be there when you need it.
- We love seeing people
use their phones.
- But sometimes it's
okay to put it down
and interact with people.
- So please, remember
these guidelines
this month, and every month.
(energetic music)
- I haven't touched my
phone in five whole minutes.
- I know. (laughs)
- Aren't you proud of me?
(Laughs) That was so much fun.
- That was impressive.
That was so much fun.
- Those guys work with you.
- Yes, yes, they're our
store leaders over there
at the Perryville
location, Casey and Logan,
and they are awesome,
awesome guys.
And they were nice
enough to take their time
to come out and make
sure everybody was safe.
- Yes, yes of course.
Aside from the
texting and driving,
which, of course,
is a real thing
that we all need to be-
- Absolutely.
- aware of at all times,
- It is very serious, yes.
- The rest
are guidelines that I don't...
Sometimes you gotta be
loud, it happens. (laughs)
- Yes, absolutely.
so thank you, Derek.
Let everybody know
again, because you
have three locations,
not just here in Rockford.
- That's correct, yes.
So, we have Woodstock, Rockford,
and we also have Belvidere
by the Walmart there.
- Okay, all right, and if
anyone wanted to find you
in any of those locations,
or get more info
on all of the great
things you guys offer,
where can we go?
- [Derek] Yes,
cellularsales.com,
and just look for the dropdown
that has the Illinois market.
- Perfect, well thank you so
much for all of that, Derek.
- Absolutely.
- And coming up next.
- Thank you very much
for having us.
- We're checking in with Roman
from the Field of
Dreams movie site.
And later, testing out the
curbside pickup process
at Dairy Depot.