No matter where you are right now, look up and notice how many people have their heads down looking at some device or are on the phone.  We are hopelessly attached to these devices. 

Many of us have trouble mentally disconnecting from work. Even if we commit to not touch our electronic devices when we are home, often our brain still keeps processing the day. This is true whether you enjoy your work or not.

Has your significant other ever said this to you?  Or have you said this to someone else? Often it is not that we are purposely ignoring the other person, it’s just that our minds are busy doing something else. 

A colleague shared that he once worked for someone who constantly typed email and texts on her smartphone, not only during weekly group meetings but also during his last annual review. There could be no clearer message that 1) the boss was not paying attention to the task at hand and 2) she had little regard for subordinates. There are also other unintended consequences of such behavior.