Women are twice as likely as men to be offended by the use of smartphones in meetings, a new study finds.

The study, conducted by the University of California, Berkeley, found that women are more likely to view smartphone use as disrespectful and disruptive.

Offense vs. Men and Women

Women were more likely than men to say that they were offended by the use of smartphones in meetings.

- 58% of women said they were offended by smartphone use in meetings.

- 30% of men said it offended them.

Distractions

Women were also more likely than men to say that smartphone use distracted them from the meeting.

- 64% of women said they were distracted by smartphone use in meetings.

- 42% of men said they were distracted by smartphone use in meetings.

Reasons for Being Offended

There are several reasons why women may be more offended by smartphone use in meetings.

One reason is that women are more likely to be responsible for organizing and facilitating meetings.

- When someone is using a smartphone in a meeting, it can be seen as disrespectful to the person leading the meeting.

Another reason why women may be more offended by smartphone use is that they are more likely to be interrupted by smartphones in meetings.

- When a woman is speaking in a meeting, and someone else is using their smartphone, it can be seen as a sign of disrespect.

Conclusion

Smartphone use in meetings can be a major disruption and distraction. Women are more likely to be offended by smartphone use in meetings than men, so it's important to be mindful of your smartphone use in meetings.