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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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Ok, I know these gadgets are very useful in ways but I just feel that they are a bit of double edged sword.
People are constantly checking their phones rather than actually interacting with actual people in their company. I find the most cringeworthy thing is looking over at a table of people in a bar and they are all on their phones.
Another thing that annoys me is people filming at gigs and then getting annoyed when you bump into them by jumping about and enjoying the gig.
Is anyone with me on this? |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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yes and no have their benefits but do agree its off putting when someone would rather check their fone than speak face to face but defo have their uses great for those with no sense of direction or settling arguments ah google lol or of course checking your fab messages very useful if lost at social for example or find a better venue in a hurry lol
my personal bugbear is predictive text and my big digits little keyboard not a good mix apologies to all who have had to read my stranger miss spelled rants lol
so all in all a mixed bag but for me good outweighs the bad |
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By *rown eyes 8Woman
over a year ago
South Eastern Spain and Scotland |
"Ok, I know these gadgets are very useful in ways but I just feel that they are a bit of double edged sword.
People are constantly checking their phones rather than actually interacting with actual people in their company. I find the most cringeworthy thing is looking over at a table of people in a bar and they are all on their phones.
Another thing that annoys me is people filming at gigs and then getting annoyed when you bump into them by jumping about and enjoying the gig.
Is anyone with me on this? "
I am......  |
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By *wiftieeMan
over a year ago
near Glasgow |
What smartphones seem to have ruined is peoples' ability to think for themselves.
The first thing I do when I get a new phone, or download a new keyboard, is to switch off predictive text! I really don't need a bloomin phone to think for me, thanks very much!    |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Always remember a social and the guy spent most of it on his phone talking to someone lol.
So for things like that annoying as hell. But great for when I'm lost or needin an easier way to plan meets |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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They're great when you're on your own, can do almost anything on a smartphone. I rarely use mine when in company though, find it rude when people are constantly on theirs when I'm talking to them |
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By *ndykayMan
over a year ago
Falkirk |
"Know a fair few folk who do this really annoys me if you find more intresting dont bother coming out "
Completely agree. 
That being said, my kids love them as they keep them occupied when waiting for food in restaurants for example  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I try not to use my phone when I'm out, but sometimes I have to if I get an I gent message or call from work. To which I apologise before answering, make it as brief as I can, then apologise after use. |
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By *awk3y3Man
over a year ago
West Lothian |
rule no 1 in the pub, first one to lift their phone or activate the screen pays the WHOLE bar bill rather than split it like we usually do ... makes for more conversation and phone free night  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Well I.use my fone when.away from.home like just now lol in work by the way lol so yes can be handy but agree foned should be off unless answering urgent calls or messages and not at the expense of goof ol fashioned human interaction lol |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I try not to use my phone when I'm out, but sometimes I have to if I get an I gent message or call from work. To which I apologise before answering, make it as brief as I can, then apologise after use. "
Doh should be urgent not I gent - lol! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Agreed
been in situations were people have been glued to their phones, but i see it as a challenge to find a way to engage with them
failing that liver and fava beans for the rude cu....
Almost said the c word but scared some of the fab ladies might lynch me 
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