No, not THAT. Your cell phone! What were you thinking of?
You’ll find few people who are stronger advocates for the use of social media in most settings, including Twitter in church, but I’d like to amend my endorsement of social media to include this note:
Use all forms of social media…in the appropriate settings.
- Know when to lock in during a meeting and get off the Twitters.
- I don’t need to know where your bald spots are when we’re having lunch, so look up from your phone so I can see your mug.
- Know when to drop IM and keep a record of a conversation via email.
- Know when to stop trying to solve a problem via email and when it’s time to go to the phone call.
- Know when it’s time to move from a phone to an actually face-to-face meeting. I know, the horror.
- Don’t tweet during your date night. Don’t even check your phone. Wives hate that. At least, my wife hates it.
I know this may seem a bit of pot calling kettle black, which is true, but I’m working on getting better. Technology should enhance our personal interactions, not detract from them.
#1 by Kevin on June 16, 2009 - 12:49 pm
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Yet tweeting during church about the pastor’s bedazzled shirt when you should be praising the Lord is perfectly acceptable.
#2 by Clayton Bell on June 16, 2009 - 1:17 pm
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Depends on the level of bedazzlement. I’m not going to say when precisely you should and should not, but you should consider if it’s appropriate. I think my post conceded I’m not always the best at making that judgment, but I’m trying to get better.
#3 by Kelley Owens on June 16, 2009 - 3:25 pm
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Amen on your last point… I’m with Kelly on that one. No phones on date night!
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