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paul garret makes good point in a commentcomment that I think deserves its own answer.

If it is a regular thing, some ground rules may make sense: do not talk too long, take open-ended questions offline, do not take calls while attending, and -- maybe -- do not use electronic devices while somebody gives a talk.

Assuming there is a host for this seminar, i.e. the person who sends the invite, talk to them. Ask them to establish a set of rules and enforce them. You can propose a rule regarding your wishes.

paul garret makes good point in a comment that I think deserves its own answer.

If it is a regular thing, some ground rules may make sense: do not talk too long, take open-ended questions offline, do not take calls while attending, and -- maybe -- do not use electronic devices while somebody gives a talk.

Assuming there is a host for this seminar, i.e. the person who sends the invite, talk to them. Ask them to establish a set of rules and enforce them. You can propose a rule regarding your wishes.

paul garret makes good point in a comment that I think deserves its own answer.

If it is a regular thing, some ground rules may make sense: do not talk too long, take open-ended questions offline, do not take calls while attending, and -- maybe -- do not use electronic devices while somebody gives a talk.

Assuming there is a host for this seminar, i.e. the person who sends the invite, talk to them. Ask them to establish a set of rules and enforce them. You can propose a rule regarding your wishes.

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paul garret makes good point in a comment that I think deserves its own answer.

If it is a regular thing, some ground rules may make sense: do not talk too long, take open-ended questions offline, do not take calls while attending, and -- maybe -- do not use electronic devices while somebody gives a talk.

Assuming there is a host for this seminar, i.e. the person who sends the invite, talk to them. Ask them to establish a set of rules and enforce them. You can propose a rule regarding your wishes.