"...a wife described emailing her husband from across the dinner table—the only way to get his attention as he “buried his nose in his Blackberry.”
How do you deal with this on a date especially a first date?
Use humor to bring awareness to the situation. You can tease him about it gently. Keep it light. A man of character will immediately become aware of what he is doing and make the necessary adjustments. Before you assume that he's simply a jerk, understand that many people use their devices because they're a little socially awkward or nervous. Give him a chance to redeem himself. You might be pleasantly surprised.
http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2014/03/19/what-to-answer-your-phone-or-your-wife.html
How do you deal with this on a date especially a first date?
Use humor to bring awareness to the situation. You can tease him about it gently. Keep it light. A man of character will immediately become aware of what he is doing and make the necessary adjustments. Before you assume that he's simply a jerk, understand that many people use their devices because they're a little socially awkward or nervous. Give him a chance to redeem himself. You might be pleasantly surprised.
http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2014/03/19/what-to-answer-your-phone-or-your-wife.html