Do you use mobile devices while driving, talk on a mobile device loudly in public places, or use a mobile device while walking on the street? If so, you might want to watch your back!
According to a 2010 survey sponsored by Intel, the above three behavoirs are people's top pet peeves - the same as in 2009. Survey results also showed that three quarters of people believe mobile manners have gotten worse in the last year, and nine out of 10 people claim they have seen people misuse mobile technology. (Not surprisingly, only 20 percent of people claimed they misused it themselves).
Genevieve Bell, Intel Fellow and head of interaction and experience research, Intel Labs, said "Digital technology behavoirs are still embryonic, and it's important for Intel and the entire industry to maintain a dialogue about the way people use technology and our personal relationships with technology as they continue to help shape societal and cultural norms."
That's likely academic talk for, "We're not taking a stand." Personally, I wonder what the survey results say about our emerging culture. I can see the danger of talking on the phone and driving, but what's wrong with talking while walking on the street? I'm guilty, I admit it. And I don't mind when others do it - it's nice to see human interaction. Is there an unwritten code of silence in public places and streets that I'm missing? What's the difference if you're talking to a friend in person or on the cell? Does cell phone talk interfere with muzak? Share your view.
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