What Your Ring Tone Says About You

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(NAPSA)—With so many wire- less phones ringing everywhere you go, people are trying to choose a ring tone that is distinguishable—and one they enjoy hearing. Today, choices range from reggae to soul to pop to TV theme songs; avid users can even program their phones to sound off unique ring tones for different incomingcallers. Just like the clothes we wear, a wireless phone is an accessory that tells the world a little of our personality, and the ring tone we choose is an additional reflection of that. Listed below are various types of ring tones, and what they say about those who use them: * Classic Rock: You are grounded by tradition, have a great appreciation for the soundsof the ’60s and ’70s and firmly believe there has never been better music made since. You prefer board gamesto video games andyoustill use a VCR. Funky Hip-Hop Beat: You define true urban style and can be found in the most stylish clubs on any given night. You prefer independent films and record labels, choose paper over plastic, don’t mind waiting in line for the best cup of coffee and your hairstyle changes dramatically by season. Movie or TV Theme Song: You are a king or queen of pop culture trivia, are quick to reveal your knowledge of the greatest TV and movie lines and likely own an entire movie series on VHS. You like flannel pajamas and sheets, prefer oil-popped popcorn and still send cards via snail mail. Classical: You are cool, calm and relaxed, and define a perfect evening as a night at the ballet followed by an elegant French dinner. You often wear black and gray, prefer shopping in boutiques and know therules of bridge. Top Pop: You are young or young at heart, follow the latest styles and celebrity gossip and subscribe to dozens of different trendy magazines. The only appliances in your kitchen you use are the refrigerator and microwave and you probably have seven credit cards in your wallet. Simple Beep: You work hard and play hard and are constantly on the run—so you choosethefirst ring tone on the list. Outsourcing and convenience are the name of the game for you. You have dry cleaning delivered, a once-a-week housekeeper and you doall of your grocery shopping at the corner store. Verizon Wireless has hundreds of personalized ring tones that customers can download over the air directly onto their wireless phones with its new Get It Now™service. To learn more about the service’s games, entertainment and productivity tools, visit www.verizonwire less.com/getitnow.