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In what kind of situations is it socially awkward to not be on your phone? Genuine question, I'm not great with social stuff.
by ficklepickle 5y ago
In what kind of situations is it socially awkward to not be on your phone? Genuine question, I'm not great with social stuff.
- ShroudedNight 5y agoWhen loitering, I've found that phones are a strong signal that distinguishes those uninterested in engaging with the strangers around them, from those that are. When trying to convey one's innocuousness to the wardens of a domain, it can be helpful to use your phone. Related, if in a group, everybody else disengages to be engrossed in their phone, it can be helpful to do the same if one does not want to demonstrate a vulnerable dependency on the generosity of their attention. A lot of awkwardness comes down to self-perception of vulnerability.
- Vrondi 5y agoA paperback book or something can give the same social signal. :)
- marcus_holmes 5y agothis, mainly. Though if everyone else is on their phone, and the crowd is large enough, I find it fascinating to people-watch.
- marcus_holmes 5y agoI'm a middle-aged white guy. In situations where everyone else is 20 years younger and dressed in half the clothing I am, I come across as a total perv if I look at anything except my phone. Or at least that's how it plays out in my head. I do find it useful to sometimes be absorbed in my phone and not aware of what's going on around me. Or at least to have that impression.