Pretty much sums it up, for me.
But I don't even own a cell phone, anymore... so probably not the intended iPhoneDuo demographic.
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This "cool" mentality is the flaunt/sickness driving planned-obsolescence, in my very-jaded opinion.
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Why does a dog lick his balls? Because he can..!
So I don't. Fines are very low (almost not worth paying, entirely), so I don't sweat it (and know where lots of "free" parking is).
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Definitely this makes scheduling important – and then following through. I will typically arrive a bit early, and not leave until (they're) fifteen minutes late.
It is cumbersome but worthwhile; if I had family (or was "on call") this would obviously be impossible.