# in-person-first

Meaningful human connection moves into shared physical presence whenever circumstances allow.

## Practices using this concept

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### [Keep phones away during social interactions](https://live.freewith.tech/practices/keep-phones-away-during-social-interactions.md)

A person sharing the moment should not have to compete with an unneeded phone.

**Start small:** Put the phone out of reach during one meal or conversation today.

### [Prefer in-person over chat](https://live.freewith.tech/practices/prefer-in-person-over-chat.md)

Meaningful relationships often deserve richer shared presence than an extended stream of messages can provide.

**Start small:** Invite one person you keep messaging to meet in person.

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