Restaurants ban cell phones. Free wine and reduced prices for those who "give up" technology. Where is this being applied?

2024-04-17 13:18:31Lifestyle SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX

Restaurants ban cell phones. Free wine and reduced prices for those who

In Verona, Italy, only the latest case of this nature has been recorded: In exchange for a bottle of wine, restaurants ask customers to leave their mobile phones at the entrance, locked in a drawer, to enjoy dinner and company, seeing each other in the eye

Just like in the old days, when digital devices were not an appendage of the human body. "All at the table, but no cell phones" is already a slogan that has been becoming more and more popular for some time, abroad, but also in Italy, from North to South and can be found written at the entrance of premises or even in bottom of the menu. And the chef refuses to be even his Wi-Fi password.

Therefore, mobile phones are prohibited not only when you are driving or at school. Often the customer who accepts the invitation to disconnect from the phone at the table receives vouchers to use at the next lunch or dinner. In Rome, a book of poems is offered in exchange.

Cell phones left at the cash register in Cuneo and a double point on the customer's card, who gets one free after 10 drinks. In Teramo, discounts are given to those who do not chat while eating. With one additional restriction: 15% discount as long as all people sitting at the same table opt out and not just a few members of a group of friends or family.

In short, from Piedmont to Friuli Venezia Giulia, passing through Rome, to Campania, this trend is becoming more and more popular.

In Canada in 2017, a restaurant in Halifax banned digital devices, including tablets and iPads, during aperitif hours. "Make friends, talk and don't go online", was the message on the sign at the entrance.


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