Google doesn't want their wearable tech users to be "glassholes," and thus decided to break down the proper Do's and Don'ts for Glass wearers.
In a post directed towards their "Explorers," Google explains wearing Glass will draw attention to them and they should act accordingly when out in public.
For example, Do #3 states:
"Ask for permission. Standing alone in the corner of a room staring at people while recording them through Glass is not going to win you any friends (see Don'ts #4). The Glass camera function is no different from a cell phone so behave as you would with your phone and ask permission before taking photos or videos of others."
While Don't #4 reveals:
"Be creepy or rude (aka, a "Glasshole"). Respect others and if they have questions about Glass don't get snappy. Be polite and explain what Glass does and remember, a quick demo can go a long way. In places where cell phone cameras aren't allowed, the same rules will apply to Glass. If you're asked to turn your phone off, turn Glass off as well. Breaking the rules or being rude will not get businesses excited about Glass and will ruin it for other Explorers."
The biggest issue relating to Glass is the camera. The Gadgeteer published a story in January of an anonymous source claiming he was escorted out of a AMC Theater for wearing the Glass (later confirmed by the ICE).
"I don't want Glass to distract me during the movie, I turn them off (but since my prescription lenses are on the frame, I still wear them)," the anymous tipseter told the site. "About an hour into the movie (Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit), a guy comes near my seat, shoves a badge that had some sort of a shield on it, yanks the Google Glass off my face and says 'follow me outside immediately.'"
There were ICE's Homeland Security Investigations officials and local authorities waiting for the person outside of the theater, who suspected he was recording "Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit" with Glass. However, that wasn't the case and the person was able to prove the wearable tech did not record the film.
Which leads back to Glass Don't #4, respect the place of business and remember it should be treated as a piece of technology first. You can read Google's fill etiquette list here.
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