Ask Margar-etiquette about Phones at the Table

Ask Margar-etiquette about Phones at the Table

Dear Margar-etiquette, When I dine out with friends or family, I’m increasingly frustrated by how often people scroll on their phones instead of engaging in conversation. I choose to eat with others for their company, yet I find myself competing with screens at the table. What’s the polite way to handle this—both for myself and when others are on their phones? Hungry for Conversation Dear Hungry, You are not imagining this—and you are not alone.…