The scene was around the dinner table. Food was on the table, everyone was sitting at their place.................but no one was eating............everyone was texting. The mother politely asked everyone to put down their phone and enjoy the meal. No one complied. She then said, 'I cant blame them, I do the same thing.'
She asked again, but no one paid any attention. Then she looked at the camera and suggested that there be a basket on the counter top and that when it was meal time, everyone would be required to put their ipod, cell phone or whatever they used to text, in the basket until mealtime was over. Personally, I thought it was a great idea. What do you think about it?
We have all but lost the ability to sit at the table with our families and talk.....from our mouths.....not our cell phones. I know we live in a busy world, and the times to gather as a family are all but gone, but we can make the effort. It will be worth it.
Computers and cell phones are taking over!!!!
I saw a post on FB today. An evening out with friends for dinner. All phones are placed face down in the middle of the table. The first one to check their phone has to pay for dinner. GREAT IDEA!!
ReplyDeleteSo true! My Son-in-law has a rule that when it is mealtime, everyone keeps their cellphones or ipod in their pocket or purse. If they don't, he takes it:) Seems to work! Enjoy your day dear friend, HUGS!
ReplyDeleteWe don't have that problem here, with just Joe and me, but I sure do see it out and about in restaurants. Of course, when I was growing up, eating out was really something special that didn't happen very often. We always sat down as a family, at the same time, for dinner. These days, kids schedules are so crazy that it's a wonder a family ever gets together! Good post, and I do like the basket idea.
ReplyDeleteNo problem with technology in our house because there are no iphones or whatever they're called. Don't want any. We probably do spend too much time on our respective laptops though. :) But I do like the idea. Very clever. Love the cartoon at the top. Raise your hand if there are some friends that should be arrested for spamming! *lol* Luv ~:)
ReplyDeleteI think that's a great idea! I hate that no one talks anymore.
ReplyDeleteI like that idea too! Bring the family back together :)
ReplyDeleteI love this idea! I'm a huge texter but I'm not rude. I would never text while I am at the dinner table and neither does my family. :-)
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