The etiquette, the behavior in relating to others, is updated in the time of technology. We speak of netiquette (from the English word network (network) and from the French word étiquette (good education)) to indicate that set of informal rules that govern the good behavior of a user on the Internet web, in forums, blogs, emails and other. Compared to the smartphone, an object that has become almost an extension of our own body and from which we hardly part, there is a term, the Phubbing - from the English 'Phone' and 'Snubbing' - which describes the act of neglecting with intention the interlocutors reacting instantly to any notification coming from the phone or simply surfing the Internet in the middle of a conversation, snubbing the interlocutor.Although the term is not well known, the phenomenon is all too widespread. And definitely not appreciated.
When it is undergone, Phubbing in fact, is considered
an irritating behavior
by almost all of the respondents to the survey (81%) carried out by Wiko on the subject. Still, over 70% admit to having given in at least once. 23% of the interviewees even say they "snub" their neighbor frequently, throwing continuous distracted glances on the phone while in the company of one or more people. This is not surprising, considering that
68% of users check their smartphone more than 50 times a day
. On the other hand, the mobile device is now the object that keeps everyone constantly in touch and updated, it is used to work, study, check the news, anticipate changes in the weather and to socialize (apparently, however, not with whom stands in front of us).
One of the most common reasons for being
distracted with a smartphone is boredom
. 78% of survey respondents said they check the display more often if they get bored. So be careful to keep the conversations always bright, under penalty of being ignored. The remaining 22%, on the other hand, gives in to distraction only in case of particular agitation. If the topic is thorny or the interlocutor is intimidating,
taking refuge in the smartphone screen seems to work as an excellent stress reliever.
As hated as it is, the majority, however, think phubbing is justified if the cause of digital distraction is
waiting for an important message
(61%).
And 39% have an even higher tolerance threshold: simply checking notifications and emails wins over good etiquette.
Matters of priority.
Although almost everyone agrees that phubbing contributes to making interaction with others secondary by increasing the possibility of misunderstandings, discussions and discontent, it seems that some cannot help but have their smartphone always at hand.
In fact, 30% of respondents would have great difficulty leaving the phone in their pocket for the time of an entire conversation.