There’s never been a better time for gadgets. They’re smaller, more powerful, and present a greater opportunity for connection and life efficiency than ever before. But, along with this extreme convenience and availability, there’s also a certain amount of responsible use etiquette that needs to happen, and it does seem to be a bit slow in coming.

So although you can use your gadgets pretty much any time you have a pocket or a purse to keep them in, there are certainly times when it’s better (if not required) to turn them off or leave them at home. So whether you like it or not, a part of gadget culture is going to be understanding where not to bring them. [Read more…]