Together but alone?

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Denise1952

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This is creepy when I think about it. I'm not hooked on my phone, and even if I do get a call like in the grocery store, I still look at people as I talk, and acknowledge their presence. I don't know how others feel about this, but there just seems to be more and more separation of people in this world:( I've isolated myself, but I realize most of that was due to finances and not being able to get out much. But yes, some was by choice, "I WANT TO BE ALONE" and so someone doesn't have to correct me again, it was Garbo that said this. She ended up as alone as anyone can get I suppose.

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That is just too true. Everyone is looking down..not up. Not at the sky, the landscape, other people. They are always looking at their phones. I find it sad. :(

I don't own a cell phone. Nor plan to.
 
I enjoy my cell phone, but I don't live on it like some of the people you see. It doesn't seem to matter what they are doing, they are also on the phone, or even more often, texting on the phone. We are more connected than ever before, and yet; as you said NWL, we are alone together.
I think this probably began with the television, and people started spending their evenings watching TV rather than spending time together, maybe playing monopoly or even pinochle . Even back in the 50's, we (teenagers) would spend a lot of time on the phone, talking to our school chums, and passing notes in class.
Now, the cell phone does it ALL, so people can talk, write, watch tv, shop, and about anything else we can think of, all with one little device.
I am not sure whether this is a good thing or not. I think it can be very helpful, and a great way to stay connected with friends and family; but (like anything else) it can also be overused, and become a detriment , rather than a benefit to us.
 
I bought my cellphone for one reason, and that was so I would have a phone with me wherever. I was traveling the US a lot, and thought about breakdowns/flats etc. But I am grateful I never got addicted to it, but I have never been a phone-person (I see those wheels turning TG,:lofl::goodmorning:and never want it to replace talking to people face to face. And meeting folks, I love meeting folks. I may enjoy my private times, but I would miss meeting so many people if I was yackin on a phone, like there was no one around me.
 
I have a cell phone and always take it along when driving in case of an emergency such as car trouble.
I do not talk on it while driving or when in the supermarket. I turn it off before I go in stores. Only a few people
know the number so that cuts down on calls. Our house phone is the one that we use most of the time.
One thing that bothers me is when people talk loudly on their phone in a restaurant or store. It just seems rude
and irritating and I think they are overused.
 
I only carry my mobile phone in case of an emergency when driving. I have no wish to be contacted when I am out. I don't think anyone has the number, including the family. Everything can wait until I get home.
 
It's the whole, "I'm the only one on Earth" syndrome, those that forget about common decency/sense in public. Manners, yes, seems a thing of the past, but then some refreshingly restores your faith in the "human" race;) I do leave my phone on low/vibrate in the store because I tell my roomies if they think of something they need from town, they can call me to pick it up. But like I said, there is still a way to be thoughtful of others, talk low, go to a more private area to talk, and never forget to look and say hi to someone passing because those on the phone are second to those present in my book. Unless an emergency which are not the norm as we all know. Because your child needs to know where you put the cheerios is not an emergency, ok, disagree if you know of such an emergency. Oh yeah, can I go to susies tonight mom? You can cater to their "time" or tell them you'll let them know when you get home, or, turn off your phone;)
 
I had a cell phone once before, but I never used the text feature. And I had it for the reasons stated in this thread...for emergencies. However, I decided I needed to cut back on things and the cell was one I could live without. Even in emergencies, someone will have one on them and I can ask them to contact anyone I need contacted. And since I don't drive anywhere any more, it seemed feasible to me to just get rid of it and go with a landline. So I did. :)
 
I understand your situation, and I would do the same thing. I am not settled, still have to find perm. digs, and also, job-hunting, including fliers all over that have my cell phone # on them right now. I find it easier to have a cell "now" but in the future, I will probably always keep it, rather than a landline. Today you can get internet with a landline, and that was my main deal for years, being "bundled" to get all 3, tv, internet, phoneline (landline).

You are right, in an emergency, with people around that is, someone will help;) I am not one to wander off too far alone, and you probably aren't either, off the beaten path etc;)
 
kcvet said:
I never had one. and don't need it now
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I think the way some jobs are, people "need" cellphones, there's no escape:( but yes, lots of folks know they don't need one. I imagine you at least have a landline. I wouldn't want to go completely without a phone, but plenty of folks probably don't have one at all, and don't miss it;)
 
Wow, that is great!! What State are you in, and that must not be a "bundle" deal. That's good info for future ref. because having a landline would be nice at that price;)
 
Ok, I have Charter as well, I will also keep using them when I move after December if I don't move before;) Ty Kaya:) Denise
 
I have Vonage. 19.95 mon with everything including fax. runs off my cable modem. yeah land lines are to expensive
 
I think we are grandfathered in because I just saw a commercial where they quote the price of a landline in the package we have, it is priced for 19.95.
 
Kaya said:
I think we are grandfathered in because I just saw a commercial where they quote the price of a landline in the package we have, it is priced for 19.95.
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just make sure its not an intro price that goes thru the roof
 
I have had this service for almost 8 years, give or take. So anyone new has to pay the full price I guess. We got it for 4.95 and as long as we keep it, we are good to stay at that price.
 
I have an old prepaid Tracfone that I bought just for emergencies. It has no internet capabilities or camera, haven't used it much over the years, can't even remember when I bought it...was still working and taking the highway to work every morning.

I see that all around me, even young children have a device they're looking down at when they walk outside...I agree, very sad. I'm not much of a phone talker anyway, still have my landline. I never got comfortable on the cell, and will go off to the side somewhere if I have to call my husband for something.

I can't believe those people who are so rude, they talk, block the aisles in a store, speak at full volume, then even when they're paying at the checkout, they don't acknowledge the cashier and just keep yappin' away. People are losing the ability to relate to each other, especially teens, they can only use machines to communicate.
 
Mine is a flipphone I got through Straight-talk and it is a type of Tracphone, or the companies are interlinked, something like that. I get as good, maybe better reception then folks with expensive phones as well as service providers, so I stick with it. I don't need "brand-name" or "more expensive" to get all I already have;)
 
I sold my iPhone two years ago and bought one of those old lady Jitterbugs. It is always in my purse, usually turned off. It is for emergencies. I spend a lot of time on the computer because I teach 100% online. I don't have any desire to text or receive calls every day. I talk to friends on the phone when it is important and keep in touch with family & friends via e-mail or FB. Once I retire, I will spend less time on the computer.
 
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