I've started to notice that in restuarants too. Bizarre. I was always told that it was rude to look at your phone while at the table so god knows how it has becom so normal. I'm in my 30s and so remember a time and a social life before phones so maybe it is easier for me than a younger generation but is it really that much of an ask to put it away for an hour and speak to your friends/family?! I'd actually be in favour of pubs and restaurants that could block the signal. Some do ban their use, but don't physically prevent it:
https://www.independent.co.uk/life-s...-a8846316.html.
As regards being nagged - simple fix. Just don't look at it.
My wife wants me to install an app so she knows where I am because once I've had a pint or two, I tend to turn my phone off and she has no idea when I'll be home. Which is obviously a bit bad,
but no way am I installing a tracker app. I've nothing to hide, but don't like the idea at all.
The other biggie is that cameras are everywhere now. Great in many ways, but thank god they weren't around when I was a student.