After all, 38 per cent of adults believe it’s “generally okay” to use their phone at a restaurant (2014 Pew Research Center American Trends survey). According to researchers, scrolling through your Facebook feed ruins the experience of gathering around the table with others. The subjects were randomly assigned to either put their phones away or place them on the table. “This study tells us that, if you really need your phone, it’s not going to kill you to use it. But there is a real and detectable benefit from putting your phone away when you’re spending time with friends and family.”

Source: National Post February 28, 2018 17:15 UTC