Advice from Judith Martin, Nicholas Ivor Martin and Jacobina Martin.
I had a formal sit-down dinner for eight guests at my home. One guest was on her phone nearly the whole time -- texting and even watching live videos that her friends posted while others were trying to have a conversation.
When asked at the end of the party if she had been bored, she said she had had a great time, but was trying to include her long-distance boyfriend whom she misses so much and can’t go any length of time without contacting. As it would be impolite to correct your friend’s manners, the least unkind thing to do is to find a new eighth for your next party. And let’s stop asking the guests if they are bored.: I traveled by bus to attend a funeral for a family member in my hometown . I don’t mind riding the bus, and in fact, I relish the chance to listen to a podcast or audiobook and unwind.
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