There are some things that people aren't willing to live without, even in a financial crisis. About 24 percent weren't willing to hand over their cell phone or the Internet, driving and cable TV, reported the survey.
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My wife and I are starting to feel a little out of place. When we go out to restaurants to have a meal, it seems that at least half of the customers are talking on or texting on their cell phones. They continue until their meal arrives and some keep on their cell phones in between chews and gulps.
Well, they say cursive writing is going to be a thing of the past and that could well be the fate of normal table conversation with your associates. I'm sure we are not the only ones who see the same scenario.
Stan Jacobson
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And if was just at the restaurants it might be tolerable. But it's everywhere. I have a five block walk from my office to the subway. I'm not exaggerating when I say that once I step on the street more than 80% of the people I see are More..
I don't mind that people communicate with these gadgets. What makes me wonder, as you see someone at a restaurant or walking down the street or on the train is what is so important that they need to be communicating with someone else right then? More..
Yep, humans will evolve along with the tools we create. Hand held computers are everywhere. How we use these tools are how they will evolve to be used.
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