Frenemy Relationship With Cell Phones

Tagged: cell phone, Love-hate, Off Topic, Relationship, Entertainment, Technology
Source: Jared Maynard - Read the full article
Posted: 1 year 21 weeks ago

I feel the same way, Love-hate them. There are times when I want to toss my phone out the window and yet I still need it in those dark times, like when stranded on the side of the road after having been chained up and smelling like tacos or maybe it's just me?

"A majority of the people surveyed by Pew Internet for a report released Thursday said owning a cell phone makes them feel safer because they can always use it to call for assistance. A large number (88 percent) also said their phones help them make plans with other people. In particular, the adults surveyed by Pew said they use calls and text messages to set up meetings and check in with others.... But many of those same people get annoyed and frustrated by incoming calls and text messages. Among those surveyed, 86 percent said it's rude when other people interrupt a conversation or meeting to check their cell phones. Two out of five cell phone owners said they get irritated when a call or text interrupts them." | more

 

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