Picture this common scenario: Person #1 is in the middle of sharing something meaningful with Person #2.
Suddenly, they notice Person #2 is scrolling through their phone instead of listening.
Can you relate to Person #1 or Person #2 — or maybe both?
In my research on emotionally intelligent digital etiquette, I've found that phubbing erodes trust and weakens connections, leaving others feeling lonely, insecure, resentful — and dissatisfied in their relationship with you.
Instead of letting their phone control their attention, they take the following three steps to stay present.
Persons:
you've, Phubbing, I've, —