chapter 6
electronic communication
Smart Rules for Smart Devices
“Electric communication will never be a substitute for the face of someone who with their soul encourages another person to be brave and true.”
—CHARLES DICKENS
Josh cannot live without his devices. What if a client emails him? What if his buddy texts him with playoff tickets? What if a cancellation gets him a table at that new Thai restaurant? What if his apartment application is approved? He’s got to stay connected. Period.
But now, he is at this important meeting and they have all been instructed to close their laptops and put away their phones. Everyone quietly complies, including ...
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