Texting while driving? Dangerous. Texting while walking? Generally just a bit impolite if you're in a crowded area.
At least, that's normally the case. If you live near a cliff, it might not be a great idea.
Ok, it's happened to everyone. Whether you're engaged, married or on the first date, at some point, we've all gotten annoyed by something. That little pet peeve that you can't let go of, and for some reason, it bugs the crap out of you. Here's what I found to be my top three. And please, if by all means you disagree, feel free to let loose.
We hear of one crash after another. Involving kids, parents, anyone. Don't text and drive. Sure, we learn from mistakes, but when the mistakes are fatal, the lesson falls on deaf ears, unless we learn from others mistakes.
Before your kids even roll out of bed, do they roll over to text their friends? Or even worse, texting you downstairs about a what they want for breakfast?
People tend to tell the truth when they respond to a question in a text message. They might also reveal intimate info that they might not normally admit.
The other day, I pulled up to school to pick Jenna up after lacrosse practice and texted her to let her know I was waiting. She texted back, "K vomit." How funny, I knew it was spellcheck!
State Police are targeting drivers using their cell phones and other electronic devices this week. "Operation Hang Up" is aimed at getting motorists to realize the dangers involved in using your cell phone while driving.
What started as an April fools joke to raise awareness about distracted pedestrians is getting some serious attention now. It happened in Philadelphia, where a special lane was set aside for walkers who spend a little too much time texting.
Alexa Longueira was doing as many teens do today, walking along a New York City street reading a text from a friend, when all of the sudden "the sidewalk disappeared".