what is shared focus status

"Share Focus Status" is a feature on iPhone that allows users to manage app notifications to minimize phone-induced distractions. When you enable Focus Mode on your iPhone, you can also turn on Share Focus Status so that apps display that you have notifications silenced when people message you. This feature allows you to share your focus status with selected contacts when they try to reach you. However, it does not reveal the specific type of Focus Mode you are in. This feature protects your privacy by not revealing the specific reason or context behind why you have enabled the Focus Mode on your phone. You can customize your own preset by selecting which apps and contacts can bypass Focus Mode, so you never miss anything important. When you share your status in a particular mode, contacts that try and message or call you using apps like Messages will see a "<Name> has notifications silenced" with an option to "Notify Anyway" if the contact deems the message important enough.