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?Hey, is now still a good time to talk? I see you're doing something important on your phone, so maybe you need to do that first.? ?I see you're really busy right now. I really want to connect, but if you need to tackle that, let's meet up later.?

Tell them how it makes you feel. For example, say ?John, it hurts my feelings when you focus on your phone and ignore me.? Let them know you are frustrated. For instance, say ?Sarah, I get so frustrated when I'm talking to you but you don't listen to what I'm saying because you're playing with your phone.?

Simply make a point of waiting patiently until they're making eye contact to speak. If they say, ?Go on, I'm listening!? but they're still preoccupied by their phone, politely reply ?Oh, that's OK; I'll wait.? Most people will quickly get the point and put their phone down to continue the conversation.

Write clearly. Your policy should state when and where employees are allowed to use their cell phones and if there are any disciplinary actions for violations. A clear set of guidelines reduces miscommunication.

The majority, 31%, say age 18 for sure. But there's also 17% who say they'll stop at age 16. There's no blanket perfect age, however. In some homes, you can trust an 8-year-old; in others you may still want or need parental controls active for much longer.

Any tips on how to create an effective cell phone policy? Specify when cell phone use is acceptable. Detail where cell phones must be kept during work hours. Set limits on time spent texting, making personal calls, etc. Display your policy in writing throughout the workplace.

Give freedom in increments: It can be overwhelming to a teen to suddenly lift all their boundaries; they don't know how to handle it and it can lead them to partaking in risky behavior. Instead, allow them small freedoms and see how they react before adding more freedom.