“The real point about not being a slave to a mobile is that it marks you out as a man above. It's the last truly elitist gesture. In an age of mass consumerism, when every trick and toy is available and affordable to all, you gain your kudos by the things you chose not to own and do. Every now and then I meet another chap who has opted out of the mobile chain gang. Invariably, they are gentleman of a certain stature: successful, discerning, easy-going and absolutely confident that our conversation isn't going to be punctured by an unwanted electronic intrusion.”
