Leaving for lunch and pulled this up before we head out the door. Leaving mine behind. Thanks for the idea, Zach!

I keep my phone with me at all times, but I try my very best to never be rude about it. I always have it on vibrate and I never answer it in the middle of a conversation with someone else.

I couldn't imagine being without my phone. It's my watch, notepad, secondary camera, calculator, and flashlight as well.

I don't think I could do it. I am a vibrate guy as well and am always considerate. More people should practice that.

Great idea. Now if i could only rid myself of phantom vibrations!

In Theory: Good, noble idea.

In Practice: Nope. What if the friend you're going to meet has something come up and they can no longer meet you? How will they contact you?

Solution: Turn off your phone once you meet your friend.

(though, upon viewing, it's unclear if you're going to lunch with chelsa. in which case leaving cell phone behind would serve same purpose. way to go!)

You just didn't miss any calls because you're not popular. Unlike me.

I fully support leaving your cell phone behind. People wonder why I refuse to get a phone. Other peoples have ruined enough conversations. I can't help but hate them.

i agree completely with Zach. we don't answer the phone, no matter what, during meals and it bugs my sister to no end.

Zach, I support this movement in full. I will be leaving my cellphone behind every time I go out socially.

Every time.

I know a lotta fools that should listen to your advice.

Ive thought really hard about leaving my cell phone at home anytime Im within 100 feet of alcohol. But, thats just cause losing a cell phone is a real pain.

i didn't miss a call either. good idea zach!

i always have my cell phone but it's on vibrate and i never answer it when i'm with friends

amen

I already do this. but thats only because i never get any calls as it is. soooooo, yes.

Zach, although I think this is a good {checks phone}

Yay! Also get them to turn off the music at restaurants!

Haha I just imagined a restaurant of people trapped by some calamity with only an hour of oxygen left and no one has a cell phone. Good job Zach you just killed those imaginary people in my head. Their last word before unconsciousness was "revenge...."

indeed there is a time and place for everything
awesome man

Before I watched this video, I walked out of my office on the way to lunch and realized I didn't have my phone. I was close enough to go back, but instead decided "fuck it" was a better option.

Standing O. I think I'm one of the very few individuals out there who are still holding out from getting a cell phone. There are a lot of good reasons to have one, but I've found that I can very easily go without. But of course, I like being out of touch.

i just recently got good at remembering it!

Sometimes I will take a break from my phone and leave it at home for a day. However, hardly anyone calls me, so it doesn't make much of a difference.

I like the idea but remember the past.
The movie "Inside Man", Sept 11th, volcano, earthquake, toilet stall with no TP, etc. Bring your phone but turn it off or to vibrate.

i couldn't agree with this more

Yes! I usually do it on weekend trips...much more adventureous and in the end you are not missing that much...

agreed, i always try to make a point to turn it off or on silent in those circumstances, i'll try leaving it behind.

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I've been amazed at how people just automatically answer their cellphone whenever it rings no matter what they are doing and find it to be quite rude when one is supposed to be engaged and interacting with someone you are with and they prioritize their phone to the detriment of the immediate human interaction.

People got along quite well for quite a long time without instant phone service. I'm sick of hearing lameass, loud, phone conversations at the grocery store, the bookstore, restaurants, etc. I don't particularly want to hear about your kid's new haircut while you ignore the cashier standing there waiting for you pay her and preventing me from getting through the line.

A friend told me the other day about another friend going on a dinner date with a chick that spent practically the entire meal texting. That's when I say something like "Looks like you have more important things to do, maybe we should call it a night."

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Thanks for this video! Hopefully it will inspire people to "disconnect" more often.

i was waiting for the "The More You Know..." banner to come across the screen.

i agree. i always try to do that.

thats false. i use my phone to capture. what if my server was a wizard. no one would believe me

I haven't had a cell phone for the last week or so due to Things Going Wrong.

It has been oddly liberating.

I would leave my phone behind but what if you get hit by a car and need to call for help? I've been hit 3 times and that is more than I expected to in a life time...watch for cars!

I do that all the time, not intentional though...

i like apple green walls.

Leave it behind:

While at the baseball game.
On the bus.
At the movies.
Any place you feel like you might be mugged.

And, most importantly: During sex.

I just spent two days with mine off. The only bad part was having to touch the occasional public phone.

amen.

Good job! :)

I just leave it in my car does that count?

Brilliant! Simplicity at it's best.

dude, why leave it behind? how about just keep it on silent? cell phones are good for emergencies buddy. you never know what might happen.

Wise decision, life´s too short to spend free time on nagging calls.

I love you.

But not in that creepy internet stalker kinda way, though.

Some of us lead busy lives Zach.

This is something I should practice

i turn mine off and leave it in my pocket