Source: Fortune
Summary
A growing number of bars and restaurants in the US are establishing phone-free environments, with at least 11 states having individual establishments with phone restrictions or digital detox policies. According to a Talker Research survey, 63% of Gen Z and 57% of millennials intentionally disconnect from their phones, while 42% of Gen X and 29% of boomers also unplug. Americans spend an average of 4.5 hours per day on their devices, with 86.5% of phone use involving social networking and texting during meals.
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The numbers tell one story.
Restaurants and bars are taking phones away, and it’s not just a trend. Delilah’s supper club has a no-phones policy, and some Chick-Fil-A locations offer free ice cream for turning over your phone. The goal is to create a more intimate setting and protect patron privacy. Americans spend too much time on their devices, and phone-free environments are becoming a needed break.
It’s a subtle sign that the phone-free revolution is entering a new phase.
Author: Evan Null
