Texting Etiquette
Is it OK to text on the toilet? If you were to ask 75% of respondents in a recent Intel survey, the answer would be yes. Yew. The Intel Holiday Mobile Etiquette survey, which questioned 2,625 adults over age 18, had less gross findings as well:
- 80% felt there were unspoken rules about mobile technology.
- 52% would be offended if someone secretly used an Internet-enabled device at the table during a holiday party.
- 62% said mobile devices are part of our daily lives and society needs to adapt accordingly.
- 62% would send an ecard instead of a traditional card.
- 88% would not be offended to receive a thank you email instead of a handwritten card.
- 30% would be offended by an online gift wish list from a friend or family member.
- 87% said the use of mobile devices is inappropriate at religious venues.
- 60% said using a mobile device on a date was inappropriate.
Over the age of 18 is a pretty broad age range. It would be interesting to see how attitudes break down according to age groups. Or, would a more metropolitan or tech savvy area (like Silicon Valley) be more tolerant of mobile activity? Fortunately or unfortunately for us, though, the holidays cut through geography and generations. So, happy early holidays, everyone! You’ve had fair warning. Now put away yer phones!
By Noelle Chun
« Passport 2 Success #2 | Home | Executives & Entrepreneurs Need to Innovate and Execute »
Leave a Comment
You must be logged in to post a comment.