The computer is in my study so I'm usually looking through paperwork or folding laundry in a pile on the floor. I do read the paper or magazines from time to time and just glance up every once in a while.
It's true sometimes you miss contacts or look up and see a convoy report that is now 30min to 1hr late, but what are your options really? Stare at the screen for hours like a zombie? No thanks.
Some games keep your attention at all times. This one let's me get some chores done and still enjoy a great sim.