Table Manners Committee of Inquiry: Expert Opinions on the State of Table Etiquette

Welcome, esteemed members, to the Committee of Conundrums. Today, we're tackling the age-old question:

Table Manners in the Modern Age: Is it still okay to leave your phone on the table?

Dr. Emily P. Bottomsworth, Renowned Etiquette Expert

In my expert opinion, leaving your phone on the table is a cardinal sin. It's a beacon of bad manners, a harbinger of the apocalypse. We must do better, dear friends.

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Baron von Tabletop, Lord of the Manor

I say, old chap, a spot of phone on the table is merely a minor faux pas. We've far greater concerns, like tablecloth stains and inconsiderate elbow-nudging.

Read Baron von Tabletop's defense