How do you feel about talking on a phone while having dinner
with friends or family in a restaurant? Do you answer your phone or you always keep it silent during meals or coffee dates?
This morning, Balazs sent me this intriguing article about a little restaurant in Los Angeles
The wife even
added: 'Most people actually get really enthusiastic about the concept. I think
people generally like the idea of being able to turn off their cell phones.
They just haven't been given the opportunity to or thought about it.'
Personally, I love the idea! You? xo
P.S: And this great couple having a good time.
(Photos by Ricardo DeAratanha via Leader-Telegram and Barack Obama - Flickr)
21 comments:
love love love this!!! We need to make a shift back to face to face relationships!
for me, phone at the table is a definite no!
thats a brilliant idea!
This is a good one. My biggest pet peeve is when people talk on their phones while having dinner with family or friends. My husband does it sometimes and it drives me crazy..LOL. Jill
I'm starting to become a lot more cognizant of having my phone at the table, and have started to leave it in the car if I'm out to dinner. It's kind of depressing to look around a restaurant and see people engaged in their phone screens and not one another.
i think it is a fantastic idea!!!! personally i have a habit of checking the time on my phone a lot at a meal but i rarely ever text/talk and never check other things like facebook or email. i was at my parents house the other day and noticed my sister on her phone constantly and her toddler instantly wanted to phone as well. my dad stared at the tv so it was basically my mom and i eating a meal together. so sad.
Olivia - "We need to make a shift back to face to face relationships" - I love what you said, spot on!
Giggle, Jill! I have a friend how always talkes on her phone while having a coffee break with me...it drives me nuts sometimes too.
Very true, Amanda and great idea about leaving your phone in the car!
What an amazing initiative, darling! Thanks for sharing! Of course, talking on the phone on a lunch date is so unpolite! xoxo
I like it. We notice a lot of folks who tabletalk when we're on dates and it's like, hullooooo?!
Yes, I have heard of restaurants starting this.
I am all for it.
So tired of hearing loud talkers discussing not only personal business but life. I remember one time a business man on the phone at dinner and thinking, good thing I am not his competition cus he just gave away all his secrets of the company, silly.
Amy
I love that idea! I never take calls (unless I know it's urgent) but I do keep my phone nearby to take pictures of everyone at the table - I'm a habitual documenter!
I read that same article! I used to get on my pal's nerves bc I'd always scold him for using his iphone excessively around me. I'd say if that he could go hang out with whoever he was talking to as they were more important!!! haha He learned quickly.
I think it is true. Technology has allowed us to have infinite more opportunities to communicate.. But what about a good old fashioned conversation??
That habit drives me bananas! I have given my fiance the evil eye several times for texting while we're out on a date. I think the 5% discount idea is brilliant. We need more people like that around :)
I hate people who are on the phone when you're at the restaurant... So annoying!!!
Elizabeth Benfield, I know the feeling. My brother is always on the phone..hahaha
Ha, Amy! So true. People talk so loudly and they are totally unaware that everyone can hear them.
I love the picture taking part so much, Lauren:) I should do that more...
Lisa, that is a great one! Good for you:)
Btw: I love this part: "Technology has allowed us to have infinite more opportunities to communicate.. But what about a good old fashioned conversation??"
- You are so right!
I think on a date it is a definite no - but sometimes when you are out with other bloggers, some tweeting and instgramming is a must!
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