When your phone starts ringing at an inappropriate time, the scramble to shut it off is embarrassing.

Many phones can be set to both vibrate and play a sound when you’re receiving a call.

If you’re in a meeting or a movie, though, the sound can disrupt those around you.

Those few seconds will (hopefully) be enough time to silence your phone before the disruption gets worse.

Create a custom ring tone with five seconds of quiet at the start.| Reddit

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