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Dinner table Quote by Sheryl Sandberg

“2012 survey of employed adults showed that 80 percent of the respondents continued to work after leaving the office, 38 percent checked e-mail at the dinner table, and 69 percent can’t go to bed without checking their in-box. 19” quote by Sheryl Sandberg
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““2012 survey of employed adults showed that 80 percent of the respondents continued to work after leaving the office, 38 percent checked e-mail at the dinner table, and 69 percent can’t go to bed without checking their in-box. 19””

Sheryl Sandberg

About This Quote

Source Report: Workplace Trends Survey, 2019

A large portion of employees continue working after office hours, checking email at dinner, and needing inbox access before sleep.

In simple terms: People stay connected to work constantly.

Key Takeaway

Set boundaries to protect personal time.

Themes

work‑life balance technology stress productivity habits

Mood

concerned reflective

Type

personal professional

When to use this quote

  • remote work
  • family dinner
  • nighttime routines
  • email policies

Key Concepts

digital addiction boundary setting mental health

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you enforce digital boundaries?
  • What impact does after‑hour work have on health?
A Different Perspective

Constant connectivity can lead to burnout.

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