Summary

Have you ever been telling someone a story when their phone lights up, and their eyes flicker toward their device? Maybe they check the notification or send a quick reply. Although the interruption only lasts a few seconds, the conversation and your connection have been disrupted. There's a name for these small, everyday technology-related interruptions that disrupt in-person interactions: "technoference."

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