Celeste’s
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Once
again I find myself in the position to beg that one subscribe to a
few courtesies when it comes to the public use of handheld devices.
In this case public is defined as “in the presence of another.”
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Furtive use is futile. Everyone can see what you are doing. Don’t think you are hiding anything.
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Accommodate your need with smallest device you have. It is not necessary to haul out a lap top to look up “Amarone” at the dinner table.
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Settle arguments by consensus if you can. Even that world wide webby thing does not have all the answers to everything.
- It can wait. Ask yourself if it is absolutely necessary to review your cousin’s social network comments right now.
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Consider what it says about you as a person. At solemn occasions such as funerals, leave your email account alone.
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Share your view with everyone. If you must scroll your photo album make sure everyone can see it clearly.
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Do not endanger others. If you are driving, pull over.
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Excuse yourself. If you must, acknowledge your mental departure with a few polite words and go to a private location.
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Be here now. Occupy the moment with your undistracted presence.
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