For a lot of people, being interupted while reading is jarring, so Id guess most people assume that if youre reading, you shouldnt be disturbed unless necessary. On the other hand, scrolling social media is rarely jarring to break out of, and is seen as something a person does to fill the space bwtween interactions, not usually as an active hobby that requires your attention and brainpower.
DorkLordCthulhu t1_j25q2gh wrote
Reply to Reading in social situations - unacceptable? by Foo321
For a lot of people, being interupted while reading is jarring, so Id guess most people assume that if youre reading, you shouldnt be disturbed unless necessary. On the other hand, scrolling social media is rarely jarring to break out of, and is seen as something a person does to fill the space bwtween interactions, not usually as an active hobby that requires your attention and brainpower.