Don't you dare take out your phone.
Don't you shut down your part of the conversation.
If you don't have anything to say,
then listen.
If you can't bear to listen,
then walk away.
But don't you dare take out your phone.
This is real life.
This is me. Talking to you.
About something I love,
or hate,
or even ate for lunch.
How dare you refuse me the courtesy of even pretending to care.
If you can't do me the honor of you listening,
then leave.
You aren't contributing anymore.
Don't tell me my words aren't worth your time.
Put your phone away.
And be in the real world for once.
