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It’s funny to think how far we have come since the first Nokia 5110 cell phones.  Remember all the sweet face plates and bad arse hip accessories?  The Nokia had a battery life of around 3.5 weeks!  Not to mention they were basically indestructible.  I remember nicknaming my Nokia phone “The Brick.”  Two reasons:

1.  The size and weight slightly resembled a brick
2.  It could smash through glass if thrown hard enough

In my eyes, the Nokia was the first widespread personal cell phone that people actually carried.  Who imagined cell phones would become necessity?  Now, it’s a way of life.  Cell phones have connected us in ways never before imagined!  If your restaurant hasn’t already, invest in a smart phone.

So, what’s all this cell phone talk about anyways?  There is a current trend I notice.  When people (especially younger generations) sit down to dinner, where do their cell phones sit?

On the table!

I am guilty of this habit, I admit it.  But it brings about interesting questions.  Why must our phones be in front of us?  Are we that worried about missing calls?  Why should restaurants care?

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