Has anybody noticed that we have lost our social skills? My generation has become so absorbed with their cell phones that it's hard to have a face-to-face conversation with anybody.
The problem is that using a cell phone is less scary than actually talking to someone. We can hide behind the cell phone and not have to worry about REJECTION. It's easier to say stuff you wouldn't normally say when there's a wall there. You're safe, right?
Right. Well, what happens when you have to talk to an adult? To a future employer? What happens when you don't know how to have a professional conversation? What happens when your immature communication skills lose you a job?
So stop txting! u wil regret it L8er!
Seriously, this is coming from a Generation Y chick. Even I'm getting fed up with it.
The worst, though, is when people start losing their phone etiquette. How annoying is it when you can hear someone's private conversation? I know I don't want to know what's going on in your personal life!
And another thing, if you're talking to someone face to face, there is no reason for you to start texting. The person is standing right in front of you and therefore requires your attention right then.
And stop cutting off conversations in the middle of everything to answer your phone. Chances are, you can call them back. If it's an emergency, fine, but talking to your best friend is not going to kill you if you put it off. I promise.
And please get off your phone when you're at a restaurant. I work at a fast food place where I have to make your order. When you're talking on your phone, not only are you holding up the line behind you, you're also confusing the people making your order. We have no idea if you're talking to us or not!
I think I speak for everyone else when I say to these obnoxious people: Get out of your self-absorbed world and smell the roses! PLZ!
The Texting Generation
By mormonchick2341 - Posted on October 25th, 2008
Tagged: Opinion
I completely agree with you and I am actually suffering from this. I find texting conversations to be more relaxed, I can talk about whatever I want and say it however I want in text, but i would never do that in person. Texting is very impersonal, there is no real connection with the person you are talking to...so therefore its easier to just let loose and say things that wouldn't normally say in person.
And i also agree with what you say about public cell phone users..ITS REALLY ANNOYING!! especially when people feel that they have to have the most private conversations in public...i mean...why would you want to air your dirty laundry in the street? Save that conversation for either when you get home or when you are alone and others can not involuntarily eavesdrop.
I think many of the younger population think cell phones is symbol for social status. the more numbers, the more contacts, and the more we talk and text equates to higher reputation.
I absolutely think that this value of status in the classroom is a product of poor communication skillz.
parents are also to blame. parents need to let their children know that talking and texting on cell phones when it is not necessary is tactless and weakness to conformity.
i think the reason why the younger generation enjoys cell phones so much is becuase they see their parents cell phones attached to their ears all the time displaying complete impoliteness.
I admit i have a cell phone and i hate going anyone without only because i like knowthing the time and knowing that if i need to call someone in an emergency i can. Most of the students in my school are texting and all they care about is who is the latest and coolest phone or ipod and i honestly think they are shallow. I have a pretty crappy phone that is beat up and all and i don't care as long as i have a way to communicate with people.
I agree about the, not being able to communicate well with adults or future employers. Because i'm so shy i already have a problem but if i was always on my phone and using it as a way to 'hide behind a wall' it would be even harder. Thanks for putting up this blog.