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What's the first thing you do with your phone when you wake up? Walk me through your morning routine with it.

A2Everyday technologyHabits

B Natural answer

In the morning, I usually open first and turn off the sound. Then I check so I know what to wear. After that, I skim to see if I have meetings or anything important. If I have time, I answer a message or two before I leave.

Key phrases in this answer

  • my alarm app — the app on your phone that rings at a set time“I open my alarm app to stop the alarm.”
  • the weather forecast — information about the weather later today or soon“I check the weather forecast before I choose my clothes.”
  • my calendar — the schedule of events and appointments on your phone“I look at my calendar to see my meetings.”
  • check the time and any alarms — look at the time and see whether any alarms are set“I check the time and any alarms before I get out of bed.”
  • my messages — texts or chat messages on your phone“I look at my messages after I wake up.”
  • turn off airplane mode — switch your phone back to normal network access“I turn off airplane mode when I wake up.”

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