UK hit by mobile phone ringtone shame
January 30, 2007
80 percent of Brits are ashamed of their ringtone according to new research released today which confirms that 97% judge a persons personality based on their choice of ringtone.
Most Brits change their ringtone several times per year, the average is 3.4 times and people spend 37.5 minutes making a ringtone decision.
Some common ringtone personality traits are listed below, which one are you? Let us know in the comments.
- Top 10 hit -
Moves with times but could be a fashion victim who tries too hard to be cool
Classic Hit -
A laid back thirty something attempting to make a statement with a personal favourite
Hollywood Blockbuster -
A real movie buff, but perhaps watches one too many films!
Current TV show -
Fun personality - but has too much time on their hands
Retro TV show -
Creative individual with a love for pop culture - however can appear a little nerdy
Children’s theme tune -
Game for a laugh, up for having a good time - though has a tendency to annoy people
Sport theme tune -
Armchair sportsperson who enjoys a laugh with the lads/girls also a tad unimaginative
Classical -
Tasteful and educated, yet probably on the old side
Made for ringtone (crazy frog etc) -
Totally unacceptable - most likely a Chav
Mobile setting (original ringtone) -
Not trying to impress, probably got better things to do than constantly changing their ringtone
Ring Ring -
Uber cool, no need to impress though some view as boring - shows a lack of confidence and creativity
Vibrate setting -
An Introvert not wanting to be noticed or a businessman not wanting to be rude
90% of people in the UK have been criticized for having a bad ringtone. Users often feel embarrassed when their phone rings and some are even criticised for having a boring, manufacturer setting, ringtone.
10% of users actually change their ringtone every week to make sure they are up to date with the latest tones. Most people think that if your ringtone isn’t cool then neither are you
Body language expert Flic Everett commented:
There’s no question that we have become obsessed with ringtones, they have become fashion accessories, so much like the clothes we wear, we are judged by what ringtone we chose.
There’s no easy guide to picking the right tone - those who regularly download the latest chart songs for their ringtones are often seen as fashionable but can also be judged as desperate to impress. Retro ringtones may say quirky however, just like novelty ties and socks, cartoon ringtones show that this type of person considers himself or herself a bit of comedian; in reality they can become slightly annoying.
Some people play it safe and opt for the old fashioned ring ring - this can be perceived as boring and unimaginative. I disagree, these people are quietly confident, they don’t feel the need to impress others with a fancy ringtone, and they’ve probably got bigger and better things to worry about!
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