Last year I lost my phone on a trip to China. I’d lost it before I’d even gotten off the plane actually, and I spent two weeks exploring the country without it. I enjoyed the concept of phone-free living so much that I didn’t bother getting a new one when I got home.

A couple was seated in my section late one Wednesday night. After giving them a moment to get comfortable I went over to perform my spiel — the Welcome, the How are you doing this evening, and the drink specials — much as I do for every other table every other night. But