To restrict call and text alerts to your innermost circle, make sure Calls and Messages is set to Starred contacts only, then go through the Contacts app and star only those contacts who really, truly matter to you. For example, you can set “priority only” to include incoming calls and texts from contacts, reminders, event alerts, and repeat callers. Tap Settings > Sound > Do not disturb > Priority only allows, then pick some options.
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That way, you’ll be confident that your silent Android phone or iPhone isn’t actually ringing off the hook with mission-critical calls, and more likely to pay attention during your lunchtime chat.
Here’s a trick that’ll help keep your mind on your Caesar salad: just set Do Not Disturb to screen your calls and text messages, allowing only the most important ones through. You can set Android’s Do Not Disturb mode to only allow calls from your “starred” contacts. After all, what if your spouse is trying to reach you-or your irate supervisor, for that matter? Ben Patterson / IDG Sure, activating Do Not Disturb mode for iOS (tap Settings > Do Not Disturb, or tap the Do Not Disturb button from the swipe-up Command Center pane) or Android (flick down with two fingertips to reveal Quick Settings, then tap the Do Not Disturb button) is a great way to keep your phone from buzzing during lunch, but you may still find yourself tempted to check your messages. Let Do Not Disturb mode screen your calls (Android and iOS)
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