@steven: Your phone is breaking the connection Jefferson Fisher uses a simple metaphor to explain communication. Imagine a string between two people in conversation. For real connection, it needs to stay tight. The moment you check your phone, that string goes slack. Even having a phone on the table changes the dynamic, because it signals divided attention. He argues that real presence means putting the device away completely and giving someone your full focus. When was the last time you had a conversation with no phone in sight?
I simply stop talking mid sentence and resume as soon as they look back up. Works every time.
2026-02-18 14:27:32
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charliechase :
Never blame a phone or social media. It’s always the person that chooses what to focus on
2026-04-02 07:49:57
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Nizzlethis :
Our parents were right, it’s the phones 🤦🏾♀️
2026-02-18 21:24:32
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S’bo Magagula 🇿🇦🏳️🌈 :
It’s funny how people will watch this video and agree then go right back to ignoring the people infront of them. Thats the sad part
2026-02-18 14:48:08
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5uper5hadowken :
The string game should totally be played in class circle as a group activity 🎯
2026-04-05 09:54:00
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amilkar_santacruzz :
It’s insane how close I came to skipping The Lost Mindset Laws by Matt Falkner. This isn’t just another book. It genuinely feels like something that was never meant to reach the public.
2026-02-18 19:25:45
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AMMAPACK :
We’ve lost connection with humanity.
2026-02-18 17:52:17
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gabrielledavis726 :
THEY KNOW THIS. THEY JUST DONT CARE
2026-02-18 21:32:05
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Gamercents :
My wife has a rule, no phones at the table, even when we eat out.
2026-04-02 16:59:47
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Samkelo🍃 :
The worst feeling being on the receiving end. Makes you feel unseen.
2026-02-18 14:41:41
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Mareya | Lifestyle (normal) :
I just drop the conversation at that point and eventually stop sharing anything with people like that
2026-02-18 14:51:03
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Marko :
That was not the string theory I was first thinking about
2026-04-07 22:33:15
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kmon0000 :
Social media = social distancing
2026-02-18 23:47:05
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Melly Lynda Nooly :
I am addicted to my phone at home, but I barley touch it when I am out. I notice it a lot with other people though.
2026-02-18 18:51:03
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chrisdabstoomuch :
Its not the phone, its about RESPECT.
2026-04-07 17:55:00
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June 318 🦔 :
I worry for the children who never have their parent's full attention.
2026-02-18 19:49:32
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bess :
thank you for validating and explaining my biggest pet peeve 😭
2026-04-07 04:04:45
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Joanna :
This is very eye opening
2026-02-18 17:12:01
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Alicia :
If you're not present, I'm leaving - the end.
2026-02-18 19:10:59
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Bruno :
Fuck, now when i have any conversation i allways imagine a string 😂
2026-05-03 08:25:44
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Q. Cherie :
“I’m amongst priorities, I’m not THE priority.” Mmmm mmm mmm 🎯
2026-02-18 17:51:21
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Coco adventures :
I immediately tell people “when you’re ready to give me your full attention we can continue with this conversation”. Works wonders
2026-04-07 08:14:00
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katiecouch565 :
They know it’s rude, but they do it anyway.
2026-02-18 22:17:40
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N A T A S H A 🤎 🍂 :
What shocks me is how we’ve mastered the art of community virtually but cannot emulate that when we’re physically present with one another.
2026-04-03 16:57:44
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joycebee63 :
A priest was giving my dying mother her last rites and he answered his phone right on the middle!!!!!
2026-04-19 17:58:50
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