One guest scrolled through social media during appetizers, texted throughout the main course and even stepped away from the table twice to take calls.

I recently hosted a small dinner party at my home for a few close friends — just six of us, gathered around the table for what I hoped would be a relaxing evening of good food and conversation. I spent the day preparing a nice meal,

"She scrolled through social media during appetizers, texted throughout the main course and even stepped away from the table twice to take calls."