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Thursday, April 27, 2006

Discussion Question

Cell phones: Scourge on society, or merely the latest vehicle for rudeness?

Eric said...: I'd say probably just the latest vehicle. I'm agreed with Ann on all counts here regarding rudeness, and I'd add a few scenarios of my own (e.g., someone's taking a call when they're clearly not in a position to talk, and then trying to engage in a half-assed conversation while shopping for produce or running on the treadmill--if you can talk, talk. If not, then let it go to voicemail.). But I like my cell phone, which I use more now than I used to. I like being reachable. I like being able to call someone and ask a question from anywhere. My reception is really good in most places, and I never have dropped calls or anything. As technology goes, I think the cell phone contributes more (while, admittedly, also taking more) than TiVo, plasma, and even really really fast computers.; 11:24 AM