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I Love Cell Phones… I Hate Them
Back when I was younger if you saw someone talking to themselves in a store, they were crazy. You wouldn’t check to see if they had a Bluetooth sticking out of their ear, you just swayed your cart the other way and became fascinated by the canned beans instead. Now days I just assume they’re talking on their phone. Even when they’re talking to me, I assume they’re on the phone. This has caused some issues and lead me to hate cell phones. When was the last time you went to a movie without someone’s phone ringing, or them flipping it open to text, thus shining the light in your face (since they’re in front of you.)? I can’t remember when. Really, can NOT recall the last time I wasn’t distracted by someone’s cell phone in a movie. When was the last time you went out to eat and no one in the restaurant talked on their phone, or answered a call? How about the last class you took (if you’re in school) where someone’s phone didn’t go off mid-lecture? I hate cell phones. I think they interrupt real-life constantly and were made just to annoy people trying to live in the moment. If your phone rings in the middle of a movie, you’d better have it on in case the sitter needs to reach you. You can wait till after the movie to text your friends about how good it was or read about your friends new dress. Really people! It CAN wait! However, I also love cell phones. Without my teenager having one, he would have about half the independence he has now. There’s no way I’d let him walk around downtown I just wish people would use them more like they were intended. Private communication. Bluetooth away in your car (just drive safe.) Chat away and text before the movie starts (then turn it off and put it away.) Surf the web to your hearts delight while in a long line (then return it to your purse when it’s your turn, or if you are talking to me.) If we’re out for dinner or a drink together, let it go to voicemail if it’s your sister calling to say “hi!” I took time out of my busy life to see you, trust me, you can call her back later. Know what I mean? There just should be some set manners and social laws that come with buying a cell phone. What do you think? 3 comments from 3 users
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posted by
theurbanmom
on Nov 18, 2008 at 05:50 PM
posted by
wifemotherdaughtersister
on Nov 18, 2008 at 06:00 PM
i seriously think that cities should hand out old, non working cell phones to homeless people, then when talking to themselves, they might blend in a little more with the rest of us crazies.just think 15 years from now our kids will say: " remember the good old days when you could decide if you wanted to answer the phone or not? now these days babies are born with a cell phone implant in their skull.." as they dart off in their flying cars. i think we officially sound like old ladies complaining about the newfangled technology of kids these days... posted by
creatress
on Nov 18, 2008 at 07:54 PM
theurbanmom , I cannot fathom someone answering their phone in a therapy session! That honestly shocks me. Well, I guess it's their dime, but speaks volumes on our culture. wifemotherdaughtersister , Hahaha! I picture them more as little stud earrings. Just tap your earring and start talking away. Is this all a sign that I'm morphing into an old cranky lady?
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I commute, so cannot live without my cell phone, due to travel and possible emergencies with a 3 year old. That said, I occasionally find a corner in a fast food restaurant to return phone calls, but is usually no big deal, since there is a lot of noise anyway.
I refuse to buy a Bluetooth headset. I'm getting a new phone and will get a hands free car kit for using when needed in the car.
My personal reaction to most cell phones is that they are overused and actually distract from social interaction with the human beings within the vicinity of the talkers/texters.
Though there are many frustrating /entertaining examples of inappropriate use of cell phones, I have a personal favorite: I'm a therapist and actually have parents, children, or teens answer their phones while in session or discussing serious matters.