{"id":8881,"date":"2012-02-13T06:53:22","date_gmt":"2012-02-13T13:53:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/svapm.org\/?p=8881"},"modified":"2012-02-13T06:53:23","modified_gmt":"2012-02-13T13:53:23","slug":"public-consumption","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/svapm.org\/?p=8881","title":{"rendered":"Public Consumption"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>Earlier today I headed to the airport to catch a flight.\u00a0 While navigating the Southeast Expressway to reach Boston\u2019s Logan International Airport, I narrowly averted a car accident when the car traveling in the high-speed lane came within millimeters of my car.\u00a0 The young female driver barely glimpsed my way\u2014she was much too engaged on her cell phone to notice me.<\/p>\n

After circling the Terminal B and Central Parking car lots, I finally found a place to park\u2014a bit further from my terminal than anticipated.\u00a0 As I waited for the shuttle bus to transport me from the parking lot to the terminal, I overheard \u00a0the phone conversation of the business traveler standing next to me; he was reviewing his schedule with someone at his office-and griping about the tough client negation ahead of him – my, what a busy day!<\/p>\n

By the time I reached the Delta counter to Check-in, I was running a bit behind schedule.\u00a0 I did my best to be patient as the couple ahead of me spoke with the attendant behind the counter; I suspect they could have moved a bit quicker had the woman not been talking on her cell phone as the attendant asked her some critical questions regarding their itinerary\u2014the gentleman with the woman did not seem to know the travel details\u2014the woman was slow to give requested details.\u00a0 She was, after all, on the phone.<\/p>\n

Meandering through the security line is always a test of my patience; slowly progressing through the long, snaking line of travelers, I overheard a number of cell phone conversations. \u00a0I definitely heard more details than necessary and learned many personal facts about the strangers surrounding me.<\/p>\n

My flight was delayed due to low hanging clouds in the Boston area.\u00a0 Yup, you got it –cell phone conversations were a plenty as we lingered on the tarmac, prepared for take-off.\u00a0 Since no one knew exactly what time we were going to leave, many callers around me were heard saying, \u201cHi, flight is delayed, will call you when I know more.\u201d\u00a0 Perfect, the chance to call again with another update.<\/p>\n

When we arrived in Baltimore, I boarded the shuttle van to my hotel.\u00a0 With only one seat left in the back, I sat next to a woman who spoke on her cell phone while reading her blackberry\u2014very impressive!<\/p>\n

In the hotel lobby, I waited behind a gentleman who stood at the Registration Desk, his cell phone clutched tightly against his ear.\u00a0 In a courteous, yet assertive manner, the desk clerk suggested he come back when he was less busy\u2014he quickly ended his call and completed his registration process.<\/p>\n

As I settled into my room, I wondered \u2013 how many of us engage in a cell phone call at an inappropriate time?\u00a0 In a public place?\u00a0 During a business meeting? \u00a0Is the call important enough to risk alienating our neighbors, our teammates, or co-workers?<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s pull the plug, just for today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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