1843 magazineFrom Slack to the dinner table, honesty really is the best policyBy Josh CohenAaron was winding up a work call as his partner Jim waited at the dinner table. “I’ll just be a minute or two here,” Aaron whispered, cupping his phone. “No probs,” Jim whispered back.The Economist todayHandpicked stories, in your inboxA daily newsletter with the best of our journalismYes, I agree to receive exclusive content, offers and updates to products and services from The Economist Group. I can change these preferences at any time.