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Mobile phone time, place, and manner affect perceived priorities.

Phubbing refers to ignoring interaction partners in favor of a device.

Phubbing decreases perceptions of warmth, competence, and likability.

Explanation of cell phone necessity reduces feelings of being ignored.

Everyone has experienced the sensation of unique attraction. From romantic to platonic, we have all felt specifically drawn to certain people and repelled by others. We find others attractive through physical beauty, perceived similarity, and approachability. There is also, however, one common denominator in a wide variety of settings and circumstances, from personal to professional: the person we find attractive is not glued to their device.

Does this mean we can’t check our text messages in public? Not quite; it depends on time, place, and manner, which affect perceived priorities. Imagine walking up to a........

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