Ohhhh, Ring Ring why don't you give me a call..." blares the Abba hit from a mobile next to me on the bus, and I think 'Gosh! This lady is needy!' Whether you realise it or not, perfect strangers can stereotype you by just the ringtone you choose for your mobile.u00a0 Research shows that at least 50 percent of mobile users, essentially in the age group of 18-30 have downloaded ringtones at least once. Most use different ringtones for different callers they are frequently in touch with, for instance home, spouse, boss... which alerts them to the caller without even checking the screen.u00a0 Ringtones are seen as a way of personalisation so in a crowded place you don't need to check your phone every time someone else's beeps. It's also a way of expressing your personality. All the more reason then, why one should think twice before selecting a ringtone. Here's what some commonly used ringtones say about you:

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