Too many UConn students are using their phones during dinner. The Phone Down, Chow Down team wants students to put their phones down, and talk to the people around them. The phone will still be there when you're done, but the people near you may not.
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April 20, 2018
The dining halls are becoming silent rooms where everyone stares at a screen instead of talking to the person sitting across from them. I am currently reaching out to student government leaders to get this on their agenda for next month. Text three of your friends right now and tell them to keep their phones in their backpacks during dinner tonight.
April 20, 2018
The momentum behind this movement proves that students are ready to put their devices away and reconnect in the dining halls. Post a photo of your phone-free meal on Instagram and tag your dining hall to keep this energy moving. Send the link to this petition to your roommates right now.
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i hate it when im trying to have dinner and my friend is just scrolling through insta the whole time. super rude.
bruh literally nobody looks up anymore at dining hall. its cringe.
My phone battery dies anyway so might as well talk to the homies haha
REAL TALK. put the phones away and vibe for 20 mins.
On my momma yo frfr kids be on their phones way to much yaheard? Time to socialize frfr
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Too many UConn students are using their phones during dinner. The Phone Down, Chow Down team wants students to put their phones down, and talk to the people around them. The phone will still be there when you're done, but the people near you may not.
Updates
April 20, 2018
The dining halls are becoming silent rooms where everyone stares at a screen instead of talking to the person sitting across from them. I am currently reaching out to student government leaders to get this on their agenda for next month. Text three of your friends right now and tell them to keep their phones in their backpacks during dinner tonight.
April 20, 2018
The momentum behind this movement proves that students are ready to put their devices away and reconnect in the dining halls. Post a photo of your phone-free meal on Instagram and tag your dining hall to keep this energy moving. Send the link to this petition to your roommates right now.
13 Comments
YES. put the screens away and talk to your friends lol. its not that hard.
i hate it when im trying to have dinner and my friend is just scrolling through insta the whole time. super rude.
bruh literally nobody looks up anymore at dining hall. its cringe.
My phone battery dies anyway so might as well talk to the homies haha
REAL TALK. put the phones away and vibe for 20 mins.
On my momma yo frfr kids be on their phones way to much yaheard? Time to socialize frfr
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YES. put the screens away and talk to your friends lol. its not that hard.