To be able to live a little more relaxed, I only read new messages once or twice a day, only more often in exceptional cases (for example when a birthday or a deadline is approaching). The rest of the time, the phone is in flight mode.
Fortunately, I haven’t had any problems with it yet, but what about you? And how have you responded to stupid demands?
I get notifications, but generally don’t read them until I’m taking a break, maybe 4 times a day. No one has complained. If they did, I’d tell them to call me if it’s an emergency. I’m guessing about half would never make a phone call if they could help it, so it’s a good bluff. Also I don’t mind receiving phone calls.