Google has released a set of do’s and don’ts of Google Glass as it realises that users can sometimes be “creepy or rude” and even freak out people around them.
Google is all set to make Google Glasses the next big thing in wearables this year, by expanding the Explorer Program. The company has drawn up a list of do’s and don’ts from the long-time Explorers’ advice that might help people feel more comfortable.
Google’s suggestions are pretty much obvious, like it advises the users to take advantage of Glass voice commands and do things like golfing and cooking, but also asks them to avoid it while doing high-impact sports like Water skiing, bull riding or cage fighting.
Google notes that the Explorers have got a lot of attention and reactions ranging from curious “Wows!” to suspicious “Goodness gracious do those things see into my soul?”
The guide says “Let’s face it, you’re gonna get some questions. Be patient and explain that Glass has a lot of the same features as a mobile phone (camera, maps, email, etc.). Also, develop your own etiquette. If you’re worried about someone interrupting that romantic dinner at a nice restaurant with a question about Glass, just take it off and put it around the back of your neck or in your bag.”
Google has made it clear that it doesn’t want the users to be a “Glasshole,” and stated “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.”
