- A problem pointed out in the article would be that it is addicting, and takes away from personal and or business relationships. There is a certain amount of attention you start to give your phone more than people when it gets too much. "We're losing our one-on-one people skills and ability to engage in uninterrupted, focused conversations." I agree because, it's happened to me before. And I have done it to other people. Just like when somebody is asking me for directions to my house all the way out in Naramata and other people are texting me asking aswell, sometimes i get carried away trying to type it out to someone else, which is a lot harder than just verbally telling someone.
- Not everyone agrees. Pamela Eyring, director of the Protocol School of Washington, which teaches social manners to corporate and government clients, views public texting at an official event as “rude, period.” “It isn’t professional. It’s saying, ‘To hell with all of you,’ ” she says. “The guest of honour has a responsibility to be present in the moment.” I don't fully agree with that point. Many people have personal or family issues they often have to deal with, all the while doing school at the same time. Many people are excellent multi-taskers also, listening and texting comes off easily to some. Not all people mean to disrespect people by texting while others are talking, don't pay attention to them, it's simple.
- Texting while driving is unacceptable in my opinion." in July, an Ontario Provincial Police campaign targeted distracted drivers, charging more than 2,000 people, with one woman so preoccupied with her cell she didn’t even notice the sirens flagging her down" that is getting ridiculous. There is no reason you can't pull over and go on your phone for a couple of minutes. It may take time away from you getting somewhere, but I am sure it will take a lot less time than if you were to not be paying attention and crash and die or injure yourself.
Some times when i feel that cellphones are acceptable are such times like; when you're just hanging out with friends, texting someone else who isnt there!, when you're walking somewhere to meet your friend, when you're in the common area at lunch, when you need to talk to your parents, or when you have to use it for school use. Unnaceptable times would be; when the teacher is talking I guess, when you have no service, when you're driving, when you're learning something, when you are teaching something, or when you are in serious situations that provide your attention. I do not think that we should have cell phone jammers like Europe. I truly think that if they were brought here that many kids would be upset. It would help some teachers yes, but it could cause a lot of kids to act up. Maybe some kids wouldn't go to school because they would think it is so ridiculous. It does kind of seem like a bit of a durastic change to put into public places like that. In many cases cell phones are actually useful or helpful.
1. What are three main points in this article? Support each point with a properly integrated quote
2. Agree or disagree with each of her points. Please back up your ideas with specific examples.
