Man Staring at Phone Sits at Wrong Table With Stranger in Hilarious Viral Video

You just have to look up on train or in a café to know that many people are glued to their smartphones.

But while these devices can be a fantastic way to communicate and access content, using them in public also means that people are less aware of their surroundings—as one young man on TikTok learned only too well.

A video has gone viral, with more than 16.6 million views, showcasing the awkward moment that a man sat down at the wrong table at a diner because he was absorbed in his phone.

The footage, ironically filmed on a smartphone, was shared to app by a man named Tyler Titsworth.

It begins by showing Titsworth's friend, looking down at his device, while sitting opposite a middle-aged gentleman at booth.

Text overlaying the clip, which can be viewed here, reads: "When you come back from the bathroom and never look up."

Titsworth can then be heard saying: "Hey bro!" This prompts the friend to look up, with a look of surprise on his face as he realizes that the TikToker is actually sitting behind the man in a separate booth.

Giggling in embarrassment he then moves tables, before turning to the apparently older man and saying "I'm so sorry bro. I could have sworn I already passed him."

The hilarious footage, which can be watched here, is captioned: "Wrong seat bro [laughing-face emoji] #strangerdanger #myfinALLYmoment."

The clip has gained lots of traction on social media since it was posted on November 12, having been liked by 3.1 million people.

The video has also attracted a staggering 15,400 comments with many people sharing their amusement at the situation.

One social media user, Matthew_2.2_, wrote: "You see he's a true friend when first he starts recording you."

Another person, Kaitandjoshohmygosh, added: "I've done that with a car once. Most humiliating thing ever."

However, Ladybugg07 failed to see the funny side, stating: "Jesus Christ. Look up from your damn phone. This isn't even funny. It's ridiculous."

Jorrdanbaker posted many crying-face emojis alongside the words: "The fact that he just let you sit there."

Thatselamhaile revealed: "I would just film my friend until he finds out on his own, alongside a sting of laughing-face emojis.

Georgia explained: "He probably thought he wanted to give him some company."

Laura gushed: "It was the embarrassment in his face."

DJ explained: "The apology!! Nice kid. A little distracted but a nice kid!!"

Curi0usgeorge related to the man's actions, writing: "I've done this before."

Here From There commented: ""Oh that's fine" [laughing-face emoji] [laughing-face emoji] the fact the man didn't say anything and just waited for you to notice."