Everyone knows not to text and drive. But what about texting on the job?

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Everyone knows not to text and drive. But what about texting on the job?

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BY NIALA BOODHOO AND BRIDGET CAREY

Poked@MiamiHerald.com

Pop quiz: You're in the middle of listening to a client presentation. Is it OK to sneak a peek at Blackberry to answer an e-mail?

If you do it, odds are you'll be offending at least half the people in the room.

A recent study done on behalf of Intel by Harris Interactive shows that 54 percent of adults were peeved by people who typed on cellphones while in the presence of others.

In all, a whopping 82 percent said they have been annoyed by others inappropriately using smartphones in public places.

We get that being wired means that you're on the job and connected almost all the time -- at least, during the work day. But when you whip it out, you're telling whoever else is with you that they're not worth your full attention.

That's painfully obvious when there are just two of you in the room. We're amazed at how much this happens to us, both in our work and personal lives. We're guessing people don't realize how rude this is.

The funny thing is, while most said this kind of behavior bothered them, only about one-third admitted to being guilty of doing it themselves.

Not sure if you're one of ''those'' people? Do your friends joke about how often you're texting, e-mailing, Twittering or logging on Facebook? They're probably trying to give you a hint to PUT DOWN THE PHONE.

The only time we think you can get away with pulling out a phone is when you're in a long meeting with a large group of people. If you can do it discreetly and quickly, you're probably OK.

If you're not sure, ask your boss. If you're the shy type, e-mail this story and ask the boss what he or she thinks.

[Hilarious Clinton 452]

Not a problem as long as you don't abuse it.

[Dr. A ♥ O 203]

mmm... It depends on the companies internet policy. I see it like instant messenger. If you wouldn't be on that during work then you wouldn't be texting unless it's on your own time.