Should restaurants ban the use of mobiles

I think it would be a bit OTT to suggest a ban but no reason not to have a few notices asking customer to refrain from their use. My youngest son gets work phone calls all the time it is just part of modern life coupled with the fact that many of the calls are from people in different time zones. Being the polite chap he is a longer call would be taken away from the eating area.

David

I'd ban them in restaurants, theatres etc..  If people want to smoke or use their phones, they can go outside.

Personally, I think that the easier it is to keep in touch,  the nicer it is to just 'disappear'.  I keep my (very basic) mobile switched off and only my family know the number.  I never  use it on holiday  unless it's an emergency.

 ....  I keep my (very basic) mobile switched off and .  ...

That'll be handy then ..... 

I think some places are now starting to make people aware of the fact that not everyone is wanting to be "disturbed" by the continued use in some places,, I note it is nearly always on the screens in theatres and cinemas to switch off ,and I also notice that the quiet coach on trains is always crowded now,  the announcements on long distance trains now nearly always ask your  consideration of others when using mobiles, so if not a ban in eating places at least prominent signs asking for you to consider others

They are certainly rapidly reaching te "difficult to do without" stage.

Both my Doctor and my Dentist now send out automatic reminder of appointment messages to my mobile, and I understand that our library is about to do the same when approaching renewal times.

My attitude towards them is the same as one previous poster, i.e. If it dosen't directly affect me, I have no complaint to make!

TF

When we go out for a meal or drinks with friends and family, it's on the understanding that the first one to check their phone gets a round in

It’s a changing world. The owner should be able to run a business the way they want but their success will depend on others agreeing with their chosen style.

 

Yes i agree MM most people just cant do without them.

Groups of young lads sit together at work at breaks .... not a word is spoken between any of them as they look at a phone screen. 

Probably texting each other MM .......

I spent a lot of time travelling up and down by rail last year. I was utterly astonished, and very pleased that the "quiet" coach was just that. Everything on silent, the odd whisper, couldn't believe how respectful everyone was, came as a complete but welcome surprise! Bedlam in the other carriages though!

 

Yes i agree MM most people just cant do without them.

Groups of young lads sit together at work at breaks .... not a word is spoken between any of them as they look at a phone screen. 

Probably texting each other MM .......

probably