Don’t tune out the world, “be creepy or rude,” or stare weirdly into space while sporting Google Glass, the company advised on Wednesday.
A clever list of Google Glasses’ “Dos and Don’ts” urges users not to act like “Glassholes” – or holier-than-thou techie jerks – by snobbing out people with questions about the gadget.
“Don’t be creepy or rude … Respect others and if they have questions about Glass, don’t get snappy,” Google notes in the list of advice, which was posted to the company Web page.
It also tells folks use common sense — by peeling off the robot-wear before jumping into a lake or onto a bull.
“Glass is a piece of technology, so use common sense. Water skiing , cage fighting or bull riding with Glass are probably not good ideas.”
Google glasses were made for short bursts of information, so also beware of getting busted “glassing out,” or staring into space, because it can make you look like a weirdo, the company notes.
“If you find yourself staring off into the prism for long periods of time you’re probably looking pretty weird to the people around you. So don’t read “War and Peace” on Glass.”
Do’s on the list include asking other humans for permission before snapping photos or taking videos of them.
The list also advises users to use “screen lock” to prevent unwanted people from using the gadget. And “Do” use the glasses to “explore the world around you” with free hands, the company notes.