Pub takes drastic action to get customers off their phones
A Dorset pub is providing customers with boxes to lock their phones away
A Dorset pub's taken drastic steps to encourage customers to put their phones away and enjoy the company of their family and friends.
‘No Phone Zone’ is being trialled at The Silent Woman in Wareham Forest, with customers being given a box in which they can lock their mobiles during their meal.
And those who take part from November 22nd 2021 until December 30th 2021 will receive 50% off their bill.
A study carried out by mobile network testing company Global Wireless Solutions found that 71 per cent of Brits use their phones at the dinner table to check social media feeds, message family or friends, or take photos of their food.
The study also showed that eight in 10 people who admitted to using their phones while dining also get irritated when they see others doing the same.
A spokesperson for the pub said:
“We looked at various ways we could encourage people to engage more at the dinner table, and we've found giving families the chance to part with their devices for a mere couple of hours is a great way to bring them closer and embrace family time.”