I think that’s the best way to be Jean. I must admit that I do love smartphones for their functionality (particularly the camera), however I liked not being plugged into the matrix when I was out.

My situation is perhaps a little different. Trying to juggle many different websites can result in information overload. My main aim just now is to simply my work routine and streamline everything I do online. Checking Twitter and emails too much goes against this way of thinking.

Obviously, one size does not fit all. What works for you may not work for me; and vice-versa. :)

Just as some people don’t want to talk every once in a while, I also prefer to be silent at times and don’t communicate via smartphone — but it happens rarely.

By the way: I am writing this while walking back home, after dinner with friends, while walking and from my smartphone :)

Do you also check it at times when you should be relaxing?

I can see what you are saying. The problem is, by doing that you are stopping yourself from relaxing away from the computer. I can understand the need to check emails on boring bus and train journeys etc; however I think it better to relax as much as you can when you are away from the computer. The lines between work and leisure get blurred when you are constantly checking your email.