phone use

Almost everywhere I go I find myself on my phone, wether it be texting someone or checking an update from social media platform. As useful as technology can be, it can also create problems in certain conversations or social events. Normally when I am having a conversation with my friends, I feel as though I am on my phone too much and that I distance myself from the conversation. For the most part, I feel as it is acceptable for me to do this because most of the things we talk about isn't exactly important and most of my friends are on their phone anyway so it isn't a big deal. However, when I am having a conversation with say my teacher or mom, I really try to refrain from using my phone because I feel as though it would be rude to do so. When I am home, my mom doesn't let me use my phone at the dinner table because people can see it as disrespectful, which really has made me more aware of when and where it is ok to use my phone. For the most part, I know when it is ok to check my phone, but when I do I find myself not paying full attention to everything going on around me.