What is everyone’s obsession with cell phones? Everywhere I look, I see someone yapping away on their cell phone. In the car, sitting in a restaurant, at a party, a bar, or the park. What’s so important that you must talk to someone right now? Yes, I like to keep in touch with friends and family. Yes, it feels good to receive a phone call. But no, I do not need to answer the phone every time someone calls!
I do not find it necessary to talk on the phone while I am driving. It is hard enough to keep an eye on all the other cell phone and bad drivers on the road that I do not need yet another distraction. I lost count how many times I’ve seen someone do something stupid on the road, only to pass them and see that they’re talking on their cell phone. Seriously, people. Quit yapping and pay attention to the road! Sure, I’ve held phone conversations while driving, and luckily I didn’t do anything stupid. Most of the time it’s to check in, tell someone I’m on my way, or to get or give directions.
At the restaurant, carrying on a cell phone conversation is just plain rude, especially when you are sitting at the table. Is it absolutely necessary to answer your phone when someone calls? Is it that much more important to answer your phone than to continue your conversation with your dining partner(s)? Heaven forbid you don’t talk to that person right now, but have to call them back an hour or two from now. Or gasp they could leave you a voice mail. Of course, there is the occasional time when you’re waiting for someone and they’re calling to get directions or tell you they’re running late. Even then, get it over with quickly.
Sure, it’s great to stay in touch. Cell phones are a great way to keep in touch, no matter where you are. But that doesn’t mean we have to be in touch with each other all the time. If we’re always talking with each other, when will we have time to do something worth talking about?
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