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In response to "friday hax chat q: she has a no-phones at the dinner table rule within her family. is it rude to extend that rule to dinner guests?" by moles

Wow, that's tough. That was certainly the rule in our house growing up. But that's when there was one phone, on the wall, in the other room.

Posted by Dr.Vermin (aka Dr.Vermin) Jun 17 '11, 11:39

I reckon there should be a casual and friendly way to lay down the policy before dinner. I can't imagine pointing to someone reaching for a ringing phone in their pocket and saying "Hey! Jackwagon! Hands where I can see 'em!"

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My interpretation of the letter isn't that he's talking on the phone but that he's using the web. -- nm - Ender Jun 17, 11:41
a ringing phone is one thing. but just sitting there on facebook or whatever during dinner is rude. - sycor Jun 17, 11:40 1
- especially when they are updating their status with a critique of the recipes and cooking skills -- nm - zeitgeist Jun 17, 11:49

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Wow, that's tough. That was certainly the rule in our house growing up. But that's when there was one phone, on the wall, in the other room.

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