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"Phubbing" is the act of ignoring someone you are with in person and giving attention to your phone instead. It can be habitual, and unintentional, but detrimental to relationships with friends and family members.
Have you ever been having a conversation with someone, and mid-anecdote, the person gets on their phone? Northeast Ohio experts and parents will discuss "phubbing" and other concerning habits related to excessive screen and social media use.
Test your knowledge on the week's local news headlines.