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People glued to their phones

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    #32
    Jim Bob Scratcher
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    #33
    Lorelli!
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    I rarely bring my phone if I'm having a night out and in fairness when I'm out, I haven't really noticed that many people glued to their phone.

    I do have one group of friends who do this sort of picture time thing every time they go out which I find a bit annoying but it's only a small part of the night.


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    #34
    mrcheez
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    Jim Bob Scratcher wrote: »
    What's with people today ? Constantly checking facebook and other social networks in social settings. Why aren't people talking face to face anymore ? :confused:

    Noticed this while backpacking around Indonesia recently. In the past anyone travelling alone would normally strike up conversations with others while sitting idly in a bar/restaurant.

    I walked into one place and 7 people were sitting solo laughing into their phones, not engaging with those around them.

    I guess it's just the way things are going. :rolleyes:


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    #35
    donegaLroad
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    There was a girl staying in my house for the best part of a year and we became friends, but I noticed that some days she communicated with me more through messenger and WhatsApp than she did face to face.. even if we were in the house at the same time, also, when ever we dropped into the local for one, she was constantly on her phone messaging other people. It became very irritating after a while.


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    #36
    Lorelli!
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    donegaLroad wrote: »
    There was a girl staying in my house for the best part of a year and we became friends, but I noticed that some days she communicated with me more through messenger and WhatsApp than she did face to face.. even if we were in the house at the same time, also, when ever we dropped into the local for one, she was constantly on her phone messaging other people. It became very irritating after a while.

    I use to work in an office where they'd just communicate through instant message. A guy that sat right beside me would use it to talk to me! I found it annoying and a bit odd tbh that we couldn't just speak directly especially when there were times when it would have been easier :confused:


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    #37
    Yourself isit
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    Jim Bob Scratcher wrote: »
    Touched a nerve have I ? let me guess, you're one of these sheep who can't go 5 seconds without gawking at their latest arsebook update ?

    Not popular enough for Facebook are we?


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    #38
    Yourself isit
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    Lorelli! wrote: »
    I use to work in an office where they'd just communicate through instant message. A guy that sat right beside me would use it to talk to me! I found it annoying and a bit odd tbh that we couldn't just speak directly especially when there were times when it would have been easier :confused:

    It's a record though. If it's work related he may have a reason for that.


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    #39
    Lorelli!
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    Yourself isit wrote: »
    It's a record though. If it's work related he may have a reason for that.

    Oh ye I get that but there were certain things where it was not necessary to IM and it took longer.

    IMO it was bad for our work place because the little fun conversations about random stuff with your colleagues is a nice thing that helps get you through the day and makes the workplace more enjoyable. This was like those american office cubicles and a big office but very quiet! :/


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    #40
    Sam Kade
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    Lorelli! wrote: »

    I do have one group of friends who do this sort of picture time thing every time they go out which I find a bit annoying but it's only a small part of the night.

    Is that where they have a ton of make up on and make silly faces?


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    #41
    super_furry
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    All this technology is making people anti-social.


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    #42
    mrcheez
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    Deja vu


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    #43
    Jim Bob Scratcher
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    Yourself isit wrote: »
    Not popular enough for Facebook are we?

    Let me guess ? you're the person who goes out at night and communicates to people through Facebook while they're right across the bar stool from you ? am I right ?


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    OldMrBrennan83
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    #45
    tomwaterford
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    Patww79 wrote: »
    Why do you care so much what other people do? There has to be an underlying reason as it's none of your business.

    Clearly looking for people to entertain him and feels everyone should engage in pointless conversation with him

    Lord only knows why?


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    OldMrBrennan83
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    #47
    Pinch Flat
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    Sorry OP just walked into a pole reading this thread. What were you saying again?


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    #48
    rednoggin
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    super_furry wrote: »
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    All this technology is making people anti-social.

    In fairness, I doubt they pulled out a newspaper when they were at the pub or having dinner.


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    #49
    Jim Bob Scratcher
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    Patww79 wrote: »
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    I don't care what other people do. I just think it's bad manners. If that makes me some kind of Alien then stone me to death. Face to face communication seems to be fading away, and deemed strange while talking to a person on social media while being in the same room as them is seen as normal :confused:


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    OldMrBrennan83
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    #51
    Jim Bob Scratcher
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    Pinch Flat wrote: »
    Sorry OP just walked into a pole reading this thread. What were you saying again?

    Talk to people face to face rather than behind a screen when out in their company, comprende son ?


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    #52
    tomwaterford
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    Jim Bob Scratcher wrote: »
    Talk to people face to face rather than behind a screen when out in their company, comprende son ?

    I hope the irony of this isn't lost on you :D:D


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    #53
    Jim Bob Scratcher
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    tomwaterford wrote: »
    I hope the irony of this isn't lost on you :D:D

    The current generation seem to be brainwashed


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    #54
    Sam Kade
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    Jim Bob Scratcher wrote: »
    I don't care what other people do. I just think it's bad manners. If that makes me some kind of Alien then stone me to death. Face to face communication seems to be fading away, and deemed strange while talking to a person on social media while being in the same room as them is seen as normal :confused:

    It's a bit like the man who's internet broke one night he said he talked to his family and they seemed like nice people :D


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    #55
    Hector Savage
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    Sam Kade wrote: »
    You are a real people's person.

    Not everyone is a real marketting/PR type person that can just chat away to anyone!
    Having said that, I do agree that's it's an issue nowadays with people constantly in front of their phones - but in moderation - why not ?


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    #56
    Wheeliebin30
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    If I go out on a night with a person they are not allowed talk to anyone else, just me.

    I want all the attention and if they can't give it to me I leave.

    They aren't allowed do pub quizzes or watch a football match either as I haven't got their 100% undivided attention.


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    #57
    Jim Bob Scratcher
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    Wheeliebin30 wrote: »
    If I go out on a night with a person they are not allowed talk to anyone else, just me.

    I want all the attention and if they can't give it to me I leave.

    They aren't allowed do pub quizzes or watch a football match either as I haven't got their 100% undivided attention.

    Easy there ladeen, I'm not against social media but if you plan to go out for a night and you are constantly hooked at your phone then you should just stay at home. That's the point I'm trying to get across here.


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    #58
    tomwaterford
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    Jim Bob Scratcher wrote: »
    Easy there ladeen, I'm not against social media but if you plan to go out for a night and you are constantly hooked at your phone then you should just stay at home. That's the point I'm trying to get across here.

    Have you any other rules you want everyone else to follow??



    Noones forcing you to stay in their company while their using the phone?


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    OldMrBrennan83
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    #60
    Jim Bob Scratcher
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    I give up, continue chatting to people through a mobile screen while they are right across the room for you. :confused:


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    #61
    mrcheez
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    Jim Bob Scratcher wrote: »
    I give up, continue chatting to people through a mobile screen while they are right across the room for you. :confused:

    To be honest you posted this in After Hours where the majority readership are around 25-ish?

    This is the way it is for that generation not like us old farts ;)


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