Originally Posted by Pedestrian (Post 1359045)

My roommate constantly texts while she drives on the basis that "she's not looking at the phone". However, psychologically, what's dangerous about texting and driving isn't where your eyes go, it's where your mind goes. You simply can't process those two different situations at the same time, leading to inattention on the road as you think about the message you're sending.

Originally Posted by Paul Smeenus (Post 1359052)

And what you're saying about your mind on the roard is true but IMO is no different that speaking with another person in the car or even listening to the radio or an iPod or whatnot. I think the level of that distraction is acceptably low.

Originally Posted by Engine (Post 1359051)

What I hate and cannot understand is people who stand way too close behind me while standing in any kind of line. As if this will make the line move more quickly. It's like they actually want their nose no further than two inches from my neck, or want to force me to push forward. And when I do move a bit closer to the person in front of me, they keep shuffling up behind me. I'm not going to stick my face in the back of the person's head in front of me so I stand there uncomfortably. What the ****?

Originally Posted by Zer0 (Post 1359008)

One of my friends likes to check his Facebook on his phone while driving at 140 kph on the motorway. To say I'm nervous being a passenger in his car would be an understatement

Originally Posted by Engine (Post 1359051)

What I hate and cannot understand is people who stand way too close behind me while standing in any kind of line. As if this will make the line move more quickly. It's like they actually want their nose no further than two inches from my neck, or want to force me to push forward. And when I do move a bit closer to the person in front of me, they keep shuffling up behind me. I'm not going to stick my face in the back of the person's head in front of me so I stand there uncomfortably. What the ****?

Originally Posted by Burning Down (Post 1358845)

Well I've noticed "men" on the phone while driving.

Originally Posted by Stephen (Post 1359105)

140 kph = 38.89 m/s

5 seconds looking at Facebook = travelling 194m blind.

Originally Posted by Zer0 (Post 1359554)

Also, I've only noticed your avatar blinking at me until now :D

Originally Posted by Engine (Post 1261092)

In a professional setting, however, saying "no problem" translates to "Dude, I'm still just a kid so this is the best way I know how to say you're welcome." So if you ever have a job where you regularly talk to clients that spend a lot of money on your services you'll quickly learn not to say "no problem" when they thank you.

Originally Posted by Zer0 (Post 1359554)

Also, I've only noticed your avatar blinking at me until now :D

Originally Posted by Astronomer (Post 1360136)

Ahhhhh! Same!