The Esquire Guy: Stop Using Your Phones During Meetings
It's a vulgar, panicky and needy habit.
May I check my mobile device during a meeting?
No.
But what if I'm expecting an important call?
No. OK, fine … if you're the most important person in the room. Then there won't be any immediate and overt social repercussions from snagging a look-see. No one will ask you to put the phone away or stare at your fingers, trying to mind-meld you to keep you from texting. But you will seem disengaged. And this is obviously insulting to the other people in the room.
But what if--?
No. OK, maybe … if the baby could come at any time. (I've been there.)
Well, can I just set it down in front of me?
That's awful.
Oh, like you've never done
