>> but we do need to come to terms with what the appropriate etiquette for the usage of personal electronics is. Isn't it actually simpler than this? To me, i

>> but we do need to come to terms with what the appropriate etiquette for the usage of personal electronics is. Isn't it actually simpler than this? To me, it's just about being aware of your surroundings, and acting appropriately. The people who are disruptive at live events, movies, airplanes and other public places seem very focused on "what I want to do" and are ignorant of the fact that there are other people are around whose experience could be negatively impacted by their behavior.