It's not hard to bring a book with you. People did it before phones.

And I don't know what you're doing when you're transfixed by your phone and I'm not going to peer over your screen to find out.

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bawolff an hour ago | parent | next [-]

> And I don't know what you're doing when you're transfixed by your phone and I'm not going to peer over your screen to find out.

Nor should you, talk about injecting yourself into something that is none of your business.

	▲	Acrobatic_Road 16 minutes ago \| parent [-]
		Oh, it's everyone's business. Phones are eroding the social fabric.

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fc417fc802 an hour ago | parent | prev [-]

You dodged the question. You don't know what he's using his phone for. Fair enough. Is there a reason that privately looking at the screen is offensive while privately looking at a book is not?

	▲	Acrobatic_Road 18 minutes ago \| parent [-]
		It's a more social activity in a world that is increasingly isolated. A book is a nice conversation starter. I'm not going to come up to you and ask about what's on your little screen. Even if you're just reading an e-book the phone contributes to the perceived loneliness of those around you. If you really want to read a book in peace, try a library.