Phone etiquette tips to help you be the best holiday party guest

It’s that time of year again: the holidays. Time to take a break from our daily routines and celebrate with those that matter most. With all of the parties on the season’s agenda, it’s also the perfect time to practice our phone etiquette.
Miss Manners herself, Emily Post, says that as a guest, it’s your job to put your best manners forward—including your phone manners. According to Post, proper phone etiquette at parties is to put your tech away altogether. However, a recent Asurion survey found that’s easier said than done. We surveyed more than 1,300 people and learned that while 51% said it’s annoying for others to be on their phone while eating/drinking with family or friends, nearly 60% of those same people fessed up to checking their phones in that exact scenario.
Whether it’s an office party, a friendly get-together or a family event, consider this your guide to help you get through the holidays with proper phone etiquette. Here are four tips to ensure your best phone manners are on display.
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Put your phone away while at the table
Also, avoid putting your phone on the table. Accidents happen when a table of 20+ people are passing the turkey, the stuffing, mashed potatoes… the list goes on and on. While you might like your meal doused in gravy, your phone may not appreciate that extra flavor boost.

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Ask for the Wi-Fi password—but only if necessary
Otherwise, if you’re just wanting to connect so you can dodge questions like, “How’s work?,” or, “When are you and so-and-so getting married?,” then you might miss out on the point of the holidays: bringing loved ones under one roof. After all, it’s just face-to-face interaction Grandma Lori is after.
Avoid phone photo fatigue
Remember, the most important thing about using your tech at holiday parties is that moderation is key. Take the picture, FaceTime your friends who couldn’t make it—but then focus on enjoying the day with those around you. After all, the holidays only come around once each year. You’ll be back home curled up in your PJs, streaming movies and scrolling through your timeline, in no time at all.
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