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What's the first thing you do on your phone when you wake up?

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B Natural answer

When I wake up, I usually , then I for a minute. After that, I to see what I need to do that day. If there is something important, I plan my morning before I even leave my room.

Key phrases in this answer

  • turn off the alarm — stop the alarm sound on a phone or clock“I turn off the alarm and stay in bed for a minute.”
  • scroll through notifications — move down a list of alerts on a phone screen“I scroll through notifications before breakfast.”
  • open my calendar — look at a schedule app to see plans and appointments“I open my calendar to see what is coming up today.”
  • check the time — look at the clock or phone to see the current time“I check the time before I get out of bed.”
  • read my messages — look at texts or app messages someone sent you“I read my messages while I drink coffee.”
  • look at my emails — check messages sent through email“I look at my emails after I wake up.”

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