The burning question*: Is it okay to use your mobile in a restaurant?

It’s Monday, so let TheJournal.ie distract you from the ‘serious’ news with one of life’s REAL dilemmas. (*not really)

Dec 17th 2012, 1:00 PM 9,489 Views 49 Comments

Dude. Your dinner's getting cold.

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WE KNOW HOW you feel. The last-minute Christmas rush is on and you have a lot on your plate.

So do like we do here in TheJournal.ie HQ and get stuck into a serious debate on one of life’s most pressing issues.

Possibly.

This week: We had some very strong reactions to our question a few weeks back about bringing your mobile phone into the bathroom with you. (Or more specifically, using it while seated on the… er, throne.)

The whole etiquette around using mobile phones is a minefield so here’s another one for you:

Is it okay to use your mobile phone if you are out for dinner with someone?

Poll Results:

E - Jeez, people, put the phone away! (873)

D - It's okay to text but not to take/make calls (827)

C - Yes, but just to take urgent calls (606)

B - Yes, to take calls (not make) and to text (297)

A -Yes, you should be able to use it for anything (136)

A -Yes, you should be able to use it for anything
B - Yes, to take calls (not make) and to text
C - Yes, but just to take urgent calls
D - It's okay to text but not to take/make calls
E - Jeez, people, put the phone away!

Got a burning question that has divided your household/work colleagues/friends? Let us know in the comments section or email us at tips@thejournal.ie.

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The burning question*: Is it okay to use your mobile in a restaurant?