Use a 10-foot rule of thumb. PCWorld suggests: “Don’t talk to your phone if you’re within 10 feet of strangers in a quieter locale such as a restaurant or standing in line
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How Can I Talk to My Phone in Public Without Looking Like a Jerk/Creep/Weirdo?
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