88% of adults stare at a screen while eating with or without children or other adults in their presence.
The average eater will check their screen twice during a meal and only have two meals without staring at a screen each week.
91% watch TV while eating a meal or snack, 49% watch TV and eat on a regular basis.
Why such destructive habits?
The survey conducted by Pretzel Crisps of 2,000 adults blames zombie eating on sending or receiving emails (50%).
48% scroll through social media.
37% watch YouTube videos.
36% focus on work-related activities.
Only 3 meals a week are consumed at the kitchen, 79% on the couch, 64% standing at the kitchen counter, 61% in bed and 48% on the floor.
If this is you, your phone is living your life. Becoming more social and interacting with others in present company, becoming the master of your device is a way to promote good relationships.
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