One of the newer forms of poor office etiquette - paying more attention to a hand-held device than to a conversation or business meeting - happens so frequently that businesses are complaining it upsets workplaces, wastes time and costs money.

"It happens all the time, and it's definitely getting worse

"It's become an addiction,

that can lead to lost productivity and wasted dollars because people aren't focused on their work,

Such habits have their price,....

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