Smart phone Zombies

Old 12-14-2015, 09:31 AM
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My two youngest kids and thier better halves are connected to their phones. They all know that the best way to get me is on my home phone unless at work. When I'm at home I rarely know where my phone is. They also know unless its really important don't leave me a message because I rarely check them and at home its never on a daily bases. My sister will text me but doesn't get upset if I don't text back because she knows I"m not into that either. During my work week she'll email me and knows I'll respond back.

I'm just starting to date and the guy will text me and it might be the next day before I respond. I tell him, its just not that important to me and that if he really wants to contact me, call me. I'll check it off and on thru out the day but don't worry if its out of site. People use them way too much and alot of time are ignoring the ones right in front of them.
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Old 12-14-2015, 10:34 AM
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My three year old grand will now say NO phone! NO phone! when he sees his mom or dad looking at their phone when with him. His dad will leave the room if he has to deal with a work call so the kids won't see him on his phone while with them. My DD did a complete turn around about phone use when with her kids.
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Old 12-14-2015, 06:04 PM
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Sad, very sad in particular when I see children trying to talk to their parent and the parent isn't paying attention. It's irritating when I'm with a friend and they keep looking at their phone to see who's "buzzing" on their device. I text and email, but I try to "be in the moment" when I'm spending time with someone.
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Old 12-14-2015, 06:44 PM
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I keep my phone on silent when with anyone. If it is an emergency I'll know by a glance. If someone keeps poking at the phone when with me I just talk louder and louder. I say I want you to be able to hear me over your phone.
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Old 12-14-2015, 11:52 PM
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I refuse to give out my mobile number. I use it for an emergency only. I object to everyone which includes dr and dentists asking for a mobile number. I have a land line that should be good enough. I travel by bus, cheap travel, and am fed up listening to other people's conversations at the top of their voice. In UK there is a ban on driving and using mobile. I see no evidence that people have stopped using them. I live in an area where signals are difficult to get so around me there is a limit of use in our village.
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Old 12-15-2015, 04:20 AM
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QUOTE=OhCanada;7403255]It is a world wide epidemic. It seems to have infected all people under the age of 30. I have observed couples in fine dining restaurants who spend 90% of their time interacting with their phones rather than each other. People walk down busy streets all the while texting/reading. I wonder what the implications for society will be with the next generation being raised by zombies. I enjoy and embrace technology - but when does it all become too much?[/QUOTE]

It's not just people under 30.
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Old 12-15-2015, 04:22 AM
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Originally Posted by cindyb View Post
Went to a Christmas Party last week. The Hostess glanced up to say Hi, then proceeded to look down on her phone for another half hour. Lady next to her was already there, also into her phone. So I laughed and said, 'You guys look like you are talking to each other'. Thought that may get my message across. Then comes my daughter, plops down on the couch, phone in hand - adding one more!!!!! I wanted to go home.
I have gotten to the point that if people cannot put down their phones, I leave.
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Old 12-15-2015, 05:25 AM
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When did people become so needy for shallow connections. Remember when we left the house and were unavailable for hours? Our lives were not less.
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Old 12-15-2015, 09:21 AM
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*** It is totally disgusting when two people out on a date are texting someone or each other.
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*** That would be a total turn off if a date started texting or even answering a call while with me.
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*** On Dr. Phil a couple of weeks ago a lady was in hysterics and withdrawal when
*** her phone was taken away.
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*** No call is that important.
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*** PUT THE PHONE AWAY & look at the world.
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Old 12-15-2015, 09:58 AM
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I agree that it is a sad commentary on our society. We need 1 on 1 interaction, so we can talk to each other when we are together. I've gotten upset with my DD several times when she was home to visit, and she spent over half the time texting. Our time together is always limited and I want to spend it with her, not her and her texting.
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