Now that the holiday season is in full swing, there is a lot of information available in regards to handling social obligations gracefully. However, there aren't as many hard rules about when it is appropriate or inappropriate to use certain forms of technology–which is why I found the results from the Intel Holiday Mobile Etiquette survey so fascinating. If you aren't sure about how to handle certain situations as they relate to your cell phone, laptop or other electronic devices, check out some of the findings below to make sure you don't offend others.
- 52% of adults would be offended if they saw someone using an Internet-ready device at the dinner table.
- 62% of adults would send an electronic greeting card instead of a traditional paper one.
- 88% of adults would not be offended if they received an electronic thank you note instead of a hand-written one.
- 30% of adults would be offended if they received an online wishlist from a friend or extended family member.
- 87% of adults believe it is inappropriate to use a mobile device at a religious event or venue.
Pretty interesting, huh? Do you agree or disagree with any of these survey findings? What do you tell your kids in regards to when it is inappropriate to use certain devices? Share your thoughts below.