Okay – everybody.  The BlackBerry thing  is out of control. 

Here are some great tips from Peter Post, the great-grandson of manners expert Emily Post.  

 “Do not use it at your table when dining. Enjoy the people you are with and show them the respect they deserve by focusing on them and not on your BlackBerry.”

“Beware of using a BlackBerry in a meeting. You might think no one notices you checking your e-mail, but they do. Your lack of focus can be interpreted negatively, damaging your image.”

Then, think about this one.  “Don’t send or receive confidential information.”

Yep – just imagine if you lose it?  You hope someone finds it.  Or do you? 

Get more tips from Peter Post on controlling your BlackBerry in this article from The Boston Globe.

One last thing – it’s fine to go wild sending this article to every member of your team.   Some make balk at it.  But over the long run – it will serve to boost to morale and productivity.  Actually – feel free to send it to everyone you know.  You may even become a  hero.

copyright 2010 – Business Class Inc

See also these articles from Pink Magazine:

• PDA-Proof Your Relationships 
• 10 Blackberry Commandments