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Another important thing is to know what is more engaging than a text message to your conversation partner. (If the answer is nothing, then maybe stop talking to

• pjc50 11y ago
  This doesn't work if the conversation is important to you but not to them, such as if you need their input on something.
  • orthecreedence 11y ago
    If you need their input, you tell them to put the phone down and please focus. I've had to do this with my friend. I love him to death, but he can't keep his hands off his phone during a conversation. A calm, steady "hey, I'd really like your focus right now" works wonders. A lot of this comes down to value. When someone you're talking to pulls their phone out mid-conversation, they are devaluing you over whatever idiotic notification they got. If it's a one-on-one conversation with them, depending on the situation you can start doing something of value to you and put them on hold until you're ready to talk again. However if this happens at a party or something, you can just leave and talk to another set of people. Don't get too hung up on trying to prove a point or have a passionate talk with someone who just isn't there. Move on and have the conversation (or another one!) with someone else. There are 7 billion people on Earth. If one of them is being an ass with their phone, move on to the next person. If you are already invested in that person, let them know you want their focus. And also, please don't be that person. If someone is talking to you and your phone buzzes, ignore it. Life goes on. Trust me. If you're expecting a call you need to take, preface any conversation with "Hey I might need to take a call soon." Common sense manners and politeness go a long way.