Hello all. I've heard it said - here and in real life - that it's not a nice thing to see a performer check his or her watch, because it suggests that they're just counting the minutes till they can go home.

It seems to me, however, that it's necessary to know the time, so you can plan your set as you go along, and to avoid going overtime and messing up whatever might be planned for after your set.

So what I want to know is, do you agree with me, or are you offended to see someone looking at a watch? And how do you monitor time when performing? Do you wear a watch and sneak glances at it? Put a little clock on the floor? Ask someone to signal you, or ask between songs how much longer you have?

Thanks, Marion