It beats reading the shampoo bottle. Some people prefer to take a break from it all — it is called the restroom, after all — but others need to keep their mind occupied and, well, your phone is right there. Whether it’s texting a friend who doesn’t know what you’re doing or simply scrolling through the news, phones are eminently useful when it comes to staving off boredom in an otherwise humdrum situation. Just make sure you disinfect the screen after washing your hands.