Cellphones

. This article was written to inform people to become more aware of their cellphone usage and to think twice about whether it’s an appropriate time to use them or not.  Many people become consumed in their cellphones and don’t realize that it is disrespectful to the people around them.  The author explains that "electronic gadgetry upends traditional rules of etiquette…connecting far flung virtual communities [while] irritating the person standing next to you."  Statistic show that 32% of people feel it isn’t rude to have a conversation while texting and 10% of people under the age of 25 believe it is okay to text during intercourse.  Speaking face to face with someone has become a problem for many because of the amount of time spent on a cellphone.  Many people don’t realize how they are coming across when they are chatting away on their phones or texting in public places, its distracting.  For example, Frances McDormand told her co-star "Let's wait", "at a climactic plot point of Good People on Broadway", when an cellphone rang and was answered by its owner.  Even some restaurants have taken a stand by discouraging cellphone use and prohibiting photos, "'no cellphones' is the new 'no smoking'".  I agree with the author in that people should be more considerate to their surrounding peers by limiting their cellphone use in order to be respectful but I feel it is going a little too far when public places feel the need to ban cellphone use completely.

2.   I believe that cellphone use is acceptable when you are at home, with friends and in various public places.  Even still being too excessive on your phone when you’re with your friends to me is a little rude, especially when you are trying to have a conversation.  Cellphones should'nt be used when someone is speaking, at dinner or during performances.  Using cellphones during this time is disrespectful and people shouldn’t feel the need to use them, if they do they have a problem.  It is unessesary for public places to go as far as to ban cellphone usage because cellphones, as much of a problem as they can be are also very useful.  If there happens to be an emergency, whether it’s within the family or not, cellphones are an on hand device to get help right away.