I know I've already made a similar post (about time management), but lately I've been thinking about reading a lot more than usual... but most of the time I am at school or doing homework. This poses the question: are there non-appropriate times to read? More than once I have gotten in trouble for reading in math class or reading the wrong book in English class. Sometimes these encounters don't even happen at school; sometimes I will just be reading instead of paying attention to what my friends are saying when we hang out and they will get upset with me. As avid readers, it's just natural instinct for us to be constantly reading, but through (sometimes) interacting with the outside world it is not uncommon to realize that not everybody is fond of this habit. So, in order to help you with your outside endeavors, I have compiles a list of times when it is not appropriate to read. I apologise in advance because it may be slightly torturous to read about not reading.
Of course I probably missed quite a few other scenarios, but here is just an idea. Please remember that these are just guidelines to be socially accepted; you by no means do not have to follow these if you do not feel inclined to. There are always exceptions (especially if you are almost finished with a book and literally can not put it down). Feel free to comment anything that I missed! Happy reading (:
- During a class when you are not given free time to read
- During family dinners
- When you are "hanging out" with friends (there are exceptions of course)
- When you are in a phone call
- During a sibling's event
- When you are supposed to be doing chores
- During homework-time
- When you are walking around in public (come on guys, you can set the book down for a couple minutes rather than being rude and putting yourself and everyone around you at risk because you can't see where you are going since you have your nose in a book)
- During tests
- When you are trying to concentrate on a different project
- When you are supposed to get ready for something
- During any type of meeting
Of course I probably missed quite a few other scenarios, but here is just an idea. Please remember that these are just guidelines to be socially accepted; you by no means do not have to follow these if you do not feel inclined to. There are always exceptions (especially if you are almost finished with a book and literally can not put it down). Feel free to comment anything that I missed! Happy reading (: