Leaving phones at the door is trending! Perfect for dinner parties or for middle or high school kids to help them be present. Studies show just the presence of a smartphone is distracting, a phenomenon called brain drain. By pairing your rule with shoes (something most people are used to) it normalizes the ask. Simply say “we leave phones and shoes at the door” for new visitors in a matter-of-fact way and you’ll be surprised how receptive your guests will be! Printable to fit a 5 × 7 frame.
Leaving phones at the door is trending! Perfect for dinner parties or for middle or high school kids to help them be present. Studies show just the presence of a smartphone is distracting, a phenomenon called brain drain. By pairing your rule with shoes (something most people are used to) it normalizes the ask. Simply say “we leave phones and shoes at the door” for new visitors in a matter-of-fact way and you’ll be surprised how receptive your guests will be! Printable to fit a 5 × 7 frame.
