Why some people keep their phone face-down, from courtesy to reducing distraction
A face-down phone can signal courtesy or reduce a visual cue. It does not reveal trauma, chronic stress, or a learned threat response by itself.
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A face-down phone can signal courtesy or reduce a visual cue. It does not reveal trauma, chronic stress, or a learned threat response by itself.
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