A recent Intel survey of 2000 people has found that more than 75% of people believe poor mobile phone etiquette is contributing to the surge in less than polite behaviours. Potentially more worrisome is that 90% of people said they witnessed poor mobile behaviour such as texting while driving. Idiots….
The Intel Survey lasted for almost one month earlier this year and was widely expected to provide researchers with clues on how people use and interact with technology. Researchers claimed they won’t so surprised when the survey revealed more of us were turning into A-grade you know what’s. Given most people’s feelings towards poor mobile manners, researchers even consulted an etiquette expert for tips on how to confront the bleeding obvious.
However, this part of the survey has me most alarmed:
Nearly 25% of U.S. adults say they have seen a person use a laptop computer while driving.
Using your laptop while driving? Is it really getting that bad out there? *Facepalm*
List your worst experiences with rude mobile users below.
[Via PC World]
dan
Tuesday, March 1, 2011 at 3:44 PMyeah lap top is true…. i got rear ended by a guy that was distracted by his laptop while driving… lucky nothing serious happen… and his excuse was: Oh sorry i was checking an address… WTF? stop the car than check for the address…
Adrian
Tuesday, March 1, 2011 at 3:53 PMI have found more recently customers will ask me something then if they get a call palm me off and leave me there until it suits them to continue the inquiry, so i do the same and move on to someone else whom appreciates my attention.