We're living in a world where technology is a huge part of our lives, but it can be a blessing and a curse. Some people think this technology can make us more productive. But it's not helping us with social skills. It's alienating us from other people.

We're living in a day and age where you never know how people are going to react, if they're going to become violent or become confrontational.

Whenever we make a mistake such as talking with a mouthful of food, ordering the wrong kinds of foods or holding our fork like a shovel, we ruin a relationship and diminish our personal brand.

It's become a fact of life, especially if you're in a public place such as a store. A lot of people just don't care if they're being obnoxious in public.

I found one that is less obtrusive than some. It sounds more like a wind chime than a regular ring tone. Of course, any ring tone, however subtle, is going to get on your co-workers' nerves if you leave it on.