My phone always rings when we sit down for dinner.
Do you check it when it does?
I really do. I can't seem to put my phone down during dinner like other people.
Seeing as you're sitting down to eat dinner with others you should really try not to check or answer your phone, that's really rude to them. I'd suggest turning your phone off when you sit down at the table so it won't go off and distract you.
I missed an actual emergency before doing that. I'm afraid it will happen again.
Perhaps your friends or family should be taught not to call at this time unless it's a genuine emergency.