Do you peek?

Reading this story about laptop etiquette on airplanes got me wondering how many folks have at least stolen a glance at a seatmate's laptop screen?

I know I have.

It's hard to avoid when you're sitting practically on top of each other in coach for hours at a time. There are only so many places for your eyes to go.

I will say that nothing I've ever seen would interest me enough to look a second time though. Usually just Excel spreadsheets or PDFs of boring technical manuals. I'd rather flip through the in-flight magazine. Even the safety card in the seatback pocket is more interesting.

Of course, talk among airlines about providing in-flight wireless Internet access could prompt more fliers than ever to pop open their laptops as they soar through the sky.

When that day comes, I know it will be more difficult to keep my eyes to myself. And probably more crucial that I do...

Post a comment and share your take on laptop etiquette... Do you peek? Have you had run-ins with seatmates looking over your shoulder while you work? Are those screen protectors really effective?