Digital Juggler Gifts

"Are you O.K.? You're barely paying attention to your book, phone, show, laptop, and the crossword you started ten minutes ago."

"I would work from home, but I don't want my kids to see all the screen time I get."

Predictive Texting

In/Out/These Things Happen.

"I appreciate your devices that make it seem like you're paying attention, but could you actually pay attention and make eye contact so I know you are?"

My phone is synced with my tablet, my tablet is synced with my laptop ... but none of them are synced with me."

"Hi, you've reached Susan's desk. I am monotasking right now, so I'll call you back it's the phone's turn again. Beep!"

In Tray, Out Tray, and Shredded Paper Tray

'I love these afternoon jam sessions.'

Overworked

The Communicator

Information Tightrope.

"I don't think I can be truly happy unless I have more passwords."

"I as a multitasker, which lead to being a multiscreener."

'And Fenwick, those pesky third quarter stats? Don't tweak 'em �' torque 'em!'

"For your enjoyment: Please turn off electronic devices, close your eyes, and cover your ears."

Choose any combination of the words above to name your brilliant first novel.

... and I'd suggest you take more frequent breaks from your computer.

"It just doesn't seem right. Ever since the new system upgrade nothing is where it used to be!"

"Miss Wythenshawe? Can I leave early, my brain is full."

"Bad case of 'Swivel Neck' comes from trying to watch too many games at the same time!"

Better phone upstairs for the latest figures.

Sorry, sir, but today is Tuesday, and I never did get the hang of Tuesdays.

'Will this job requirer me to look up from my phone?'

'Sims, thought it was the data, but it's actually you that's flawed.'

Woman holding two phones together.

"Normally, we only issue one phone to new hires, but we're bringing you in at a busy time."

'It's great to get back to the simple life,'

"My eyes ache, that's enough zoom meetings and screentime for today."

Writer, waiter, writer, waiter.

You were watching tv on your cellphone while driving, and almost hit an old lady. Guilty. No more multitasking. You are no longer allowed to do two things at once. Okay. Or three things! Death of a loophole.

Multitasking.

"Gotta go."

Ugh, you go ahead – I have five months of emails to catch up on.

'Kid, you flunked the driving test. But you get high marks in audio system tuning, cell phone fumbling, and GPS fiddling.'