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FaceTime with the Content Guy: New Phone Etiquette

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There are, apparently, all sorts of rules that govern the use of phones these days.  Like, never leave a voice mail message.  (Really?  What’s it for, anyway?) And, there’s this new video voice mail tech that has its own set of “rules.”  The mind boggles, but it also teaches a lesson about communicating with younger generations.

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