I prefer when people discreetly glance at their smartwatch rather than pull out their iPhone. I try to look at my watch discreetly, whether I'm checking the time or glancing at a notification. When I'm trying to be especially discreet, I'll look at the other person's watch rather than my own.

I like that my smartwatch vibrates in different patterns for different apps. That lets me know whether I'm being texted, called, or notified by some other app. I generally only check when it's texts or calls, and even then only some of the time. I try to leave my phone in my pocket as much as possible when with others.