There’s an interesting article/video on Times’ blog that goes over a few dos and don’ts of the digital world, and one question that both reporters discuss if it is okay to check your email/sms at the dinner table? I, personally, never check my phone when I’m eating dinner with my family, personal friends, or on a date. But I guess it all depends on what type of dinner it is. If it’s a nice dinner out with someone then I won’t check my phone at the table, but if I’m with a group of friends, and we are drinking and having good time, then I would. I get a bit upset when I’m having dinner with someone, alone, and they check their phone. I don’t flip out on them but it does make me look at them bit different.