IMHO, it is the issue of falling into a habit. I constantly have few chats in ICQ with the different clientele and/or colleagues and I can at the same time write some document and speak on the telephone without detriment to smth. Though it is stressful and I enjoy relaxing in the solitude.Alelou wrote: I don't know how these people drive or even have real conversations with friends who are in the same room with them. Maybe if I finally start texting myself I'll understand it better. I find the process of trying to type on those tiny truncated keyboards agonizing, personally.
I gradually learned texting on the run and now when I do not wish to ring (for example, if it is cold outside, I am going and texting without any collisions).
I deal with it by the few ways. I have few SIM-cards with different phone numbers which are known for the different parts of my acquaintances and two mobile phones. If I am busy or I do not wish to spend my attention on answering I either turn off one or both phones (but I do it very seldom) or I only make them muted (turn on the silent mode) and set off the vibration. Later I am checking the missed SMS and calls. The last tactic also helped me to fight my "fantom cell phone vibration thing".Alelou wrote: And I also find the thought of being bombarded with messages everywhere, not just when I'm sitting at my computer, pretty appalling.
Yes, it is.Bether6074 wrote: I imagine it's very frustrating and aggravating for you when your students don't pay attention in class.


Distracted's suggestion is very elegant.