Heaven knows, Mannerz Guy has loved his smart phones since his Samsung i330. He also knows the pleasure of being able to check his emails for updates... and, well, just dates. But, the smartphone craze has lead to some of the rudest interpersonal behavior by some of the nicest people.
Since Mannerz Guy could spend pages just explaining the obvious, such as never using your phone (including text, email, picture taking, etc.) in a movie theater or, especially live theater, he will not.
He will give only one rule:
1. When someone or something (such as a movie, play, conversation, or oddly enough, YOUR JOB) is supposed to have your attention, give all of your attention to that person or thing.
Now Mannerz Guy knows you are breaking into a cold sweat thinking about going for entire hours (or twos) without electronic contact. He knows they call them "Crackberries" for a reason. And, just so you don't think I am making this up because no one has YET complained about your unseemly behavior, check out this article: Bad e-manners can cost you.
I am certain I will be spending oodles of time explaining the ins and outs of this, but it all goes back to that one simple rule. If you do, people will think you are the most wonderful and considerate person. Mannerz Guy is quite sure you will get job promotions, sex, and the seemingly unattainable approval of your mother. Now, if you'll excuse me, I have a phone call to make...
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