When the term smart was coined to describe a smartphone I guess it was anticipated that not only the device would be smart but also the user. Alas how wrong I am! I guess I should have been forewarned with the way people behaved with their regular phones before they upgraded.
“Okay I will be with you in a minute…wait I think I can see you now, as I wave frantically through the window to get your attention So how was your day? Are you hungry shall we go and get something to eat…blah…blah…blah.”
While the first part of the sentence might make sense while meeting somebody in an unfamiliar place the latter is really unnecessary. If the person you are meeting is so close, wait to have the conversation with them – we don’t all need to hear it!
It is not like it started with the smartphone. You may recall that it seemed that as soon as the word polyphonic was invented to describe a whole rabge if then new ringtones, that a whole generation of (especially but not always) teenagers would take great delight in sharing their new ringtones with their friends – usually in a public place like a bus. This entails playing a ringtone for up to 10 seconds before switching to another one and repeating the process endlessly For some inexplicable reason this proved to be a source of great joy for the kids and torture for everyone else around them.
Then there are those who listen to music on their devices without the aid of earphone – we don’t all want to hear your crappy music moron! Even worse, and probably in part because it is the way the celebrities do it. Having the speaker on the phone and holding the phone to your mouth while having a conversation oblivious of those around you.
At least she is doing it in a private place!
Or how about going out for a social gathering and being constantly interrupted by a text message or a call. Unless it is essential turn it off or ignore it. Even worse people who meet together and then spend their entire time glued to their devices. And why is it when I go to the cinema, despite common sense and numerous on screen warnings there is always somebody – who is usually sitting right near me – who leaves his (yes his – it is always a guy) phone on! Okay he has enough sense to not speak on it but that ringtone is just as annoying as the old Nokia tune.
I promise this is my last moany post (at least for now) on this subject. Back to normal tomorrow. I guess all I have tried to do in the last three posts is to appeal to each and every one of us to be the best version of ourselves that we can be.
As always stay safe and well my friends.
