Parenting in the Digital Age

The Butler Is In. CBC P.E.I. has launched a summer series featuring certified protocol and etiquette consultant John Robertson, who will guide us through how to do things the right way.



Robertson spends his summers in Murray Harbour, and is a professionally-trained English butler.

This week, Robertson has advice for the new digital age, explaining what's rude and what isn't when using your cellphones and devices, especially when you're with another person.



[...]

1. Use your manners instead of your cellphone [...]

2. Pay attention to the person you're with [...]

3. Don't be disrespectful [...]

4. Stop for lunch [...]

5. Keep your conversations to yourself [...]

6. Photos — know where and when to take them [...]

7. Use photo restraint on social media [...]

8. Email etiquette

Source: cbc.ca