Is it bad to polish your SD in meetings?
No, I do this all the time.
Is it bad to admire your SD while listening to your boss?
No, I never listen to myself anyway.
But don't EVER listen to your SD while admiring your boss. That's way too seductive.
Is it bad to dream of your "future" 18K Sub while browsing the mall with your wife?
No, I just did this last Monday. It's only bad when you do it with your wife in front of your teenage stepson, who will repeatedly ask you "How much does that cost?" so he can report back to his father.