1.) The topic of cellphones is one difficult to discuss. In the article "Public Displays of Disaffection" written by Anne Kingston, there are three key points she explores throughout the article. First off, due to cellphones, people are loosing "one-on-one people skills", unable to carry on conversations because they are too focused on their phone rather than physically talking to the person in front of them. Many people consider this rude. Which brings me to my second point, Cell phones are causing problems in relationships. Young people today are becoming more and more tolerant to using such a device at times it would normally be considered wrong. Statistics show that "10 per cent of people under age 25 didn’t see anything wrong with texting during sex." This displays that there is no limit to cell phone use, society is starting to rely on technology rather than valueing communiticating face to face. There is a major difference. And finally, Cell phones are now considered "addictions" and those who are in the grasp of this disease are causing the ones around them to be "fed up". When someone is texting while you are talking to them, its like saying "to hell with all of you" and the texter doesn't even know they are sending out this message. The disease of addiction takes over their life and weakens their "ability to engage in uninterrupted, focused conversations.” The issue has reached a point where people would "rather see someone pick their nose than use a mobile device in front of them” in a survey done by Intel Corps. Overall the article discusses the promblems of cell phone users, and how they lead to "cell-fishness".
2.) In the article, Anne Kingston addresses that people are loosing their one on one skills because people are too captivated with their phones to take the time to have a face to face conversation. I would have to agree with this point because I've been in a situation where I am trying to have an important conversation with a friend but she was too busy texting someone else. This made me feel unimportant, and stupid because it felt as if I was talking to a wall. Her next point is that cell phones are causing problems for relationships between members of the society, I would partially have to agree with this because I rely on my phone to connect me to friends, and family I normally wouldn't be able to communicate with if it wasn't for my phone. I think there is a limit to when and where you should pull out your cell phone. I think it is important to maintain relationships with our loved ones that aren't with us everyday, but it shouldn't have an affect on the ones that are near you. When it comes to her third point, stating cell phones are considered an addiction, I would have to disagree with this because it is the users choice to pull out the cell phone. I wouldn't consider it addictive but it really depends on the person using it. Some are dependant on their cell phones while others can leave it at home or in the car because it acts as a distraction when they know they have something more important to do.
3.) I think cell phones are always acceptable when one is by themselves because you could face an emergency and might need to call for help. Also, you aren't being disrespectful. I think places such as schools and work places are limited to when you can pull out your cell phone. I consider it okay to pull your cell phone out on breaks during school or work. But I think it is important to leave it in your car or bag when you are suppose to be at work or being taught. It is disrespectful, and a distraction, not only to you, but those who are around you. Another place I consider cell phones to be unacceptable is at the movie theatre. People pay money to enjoy a movie, and it is annoying to see that someone is ignoring their surrondings and is off texting on their phone. I am guilty to doing some of these things, but I think most people are but its never to late to change that. However, I dont think there should be rules about banning cell phone because i believe people should have the morals to know when and when not to use their cellular device. If there are rules, they will most likely be broken since most of the cell phone users are teenagers, or young adults, there is bound to be a protest that would see occur.
