You're in the middle of a lively conversation. Suddenly, your phone on the table lights up, so you look down and pick it up. Next thing you know, you're checking email and replying to messages, and ...

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Keeping your phone face down on the table will eliminate distractions and maybe save you a little battery. Without a smartphone, it would be almost impossible for me to stay in touch with certain ...

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