Okay. We've become a society of self-righteous, pretentious, pompous braggarts. A prime example of this is the Bluetooth headset. While I agree with the concept, I seldom agree with the application. For instance, it's been deemed unsafe (allegedly) to drive with a phone in your hand. The Bluetooth is a great device for this. It's wireless and hands-free.
Here's the part I don't understand. If you're not driving or doing something equally important with your hands, why do you need a headset? I remember when the use of headsets was limited to 911 operators and stage managers. Eventually, Madonna had one, and now everyone does. Is it some poor attempt at a status symbol? I've got news for you; A $40 earpiece does not make you a millionaire. It doesn't make you look important. It makes you look like a fool. Just about anyone can afford a cell phone these days, and most of those are Bluetooth compatible.
I get a kick out of people who leave these things in when they aren't even on the phone. Is it really that difficult an item to deploy? My rule? I won't speak with you until you take it out. How do I know someone isn't on the other end, listening to our conversation?
Take the earpiece out. You aren't that important. Want the kicker on earpieces? The Secret Service uses earpieces. They're a pretty important group of people, right? I mean, they protect the President. The funny thing about their earpieces is that they're hidden. Covert vs. overt. Less is more.
If you want to be important, apply yourself. Maybe you'll earn that status. For now, you look like a fool. When you become important enough to need constant connection to a phone, people will be answering the phone for you.
2 comments:
Greg, please broaden your audience. You should have some comments by now. Oh, by the way, the whole thing with cell phones and driving - it's the dialing part that's dangerous. You can wear two bluetooth headsets for all I care, but please dial your phone while your vehicle is NOT in motion. Out.
Yes. I agree, it's the dialing as well as texting that seem to distract people. I find it amusing that nobody's cracking down on eating behind the wheel.
As for expanding the audience, that's on you, the readers. Pass the word.
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