tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2445163857888749606.post1274603099226293726..comments2024-02-07T11:07:10.219-06:00Comments on Obsessions of a Workaholic: Cell Phone AddictsNeurotic Workaholichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06775298184138766683noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2445163857888749606.post-44375275293756392012015-05-05T17:06:18.141-05:002015-05-05T17:06:18.141-05:00Hi Shell,
I know, right? I don't understand ...Hi Shell,<br /> I know, right? I don't understand why they can't just put their phones away for at least an hour at a time. I had a friend who was leaving the country for a year, and we went out for lunch one last time; he spent more time talking on his phone than he did to me. <br /> That's impressive that you don't have a cell phone; I would probably save a lot of time and money if I didn't have a cell phone. Neurotic Workaholichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06775298184138766683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2445163857888749606.post-10595153615728732692015-05-04T18:33:17.757-05:002015-05-04T18:33:17.757-05:00I love this post because it seems like nobody even...I love this post because it seems like nobody even realizes how glued to their phones they are. I am one of those weirdo Luddites that has never had a cell phone at all. I don't begrudge people for having them, but it really is sad to see people gathering together and all on their phones instead of talking or enjoying each others company. Shell Flowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08127004188099765270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2445163857888749606.post-17010263182304175432015-05-03T20:29:46.036-05:002015-05-03T20:29:46.036-05:00Hi Deniz,
I think local papers would be interest...Hi Deniz,<br /> I think local papers would be interesting to read, because they portray the places you're visiting in a way that's different from how they're portrayed in guidebooks. <br /> Sometimes I think that the next time I replace my phone I should switch back to the basic flip phone rather than get a newer smart phone; I feel like I'll have a lot more free time as a result. Neurotic Workaholichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06775298184138766683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2445163857888749606.post-7207643287295122512015-05-03T04:02:04.923-05:002015-05-03T04:02:04.923-05:00I feel guilty if we go out to eat while on vacatio...I feel guilty if we go out to eat while on vacation and I'm too busy reading local papers and brochures at the table! Good thing I don't have a smart phone...Deniz Bevanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17134553551048836979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2445163857888749606.post-41069607741095552152015-05-01T19:54:33.123-05:002015-05-01T19:54:33.123-05:00Hi Misha,
Sorry about my late response; my compu...Hi Misha,<br /> Sorry about my late response; my computer wasn't working properly. <br /> I never liked texting either. I think people like it because they can rewrite what they want to say; I think that unedited conversation is better and more honest. <br /> Neurotic Workaholichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06775298184138766683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2445163857888749606.post-39824081173091911622015-05-01T19:52:54.067-05:002015-05-01T19:52:54.067-05:00Hi Melanie,
Sorry about my late response; my com...Hi Melanie, <br /> Sorry about my late response; my computer's been on the fritz lately and I finally got it fixed today. <br /> Anyway, I think it's easier for us to not get attached to cell phones, because we can remember what life was like before cell phone use became common. Sometimes I can understand why the Amish don't use modern technology; they're able to focus on other aspects of their lives, like relationships with real people. I don't think I could adopt their lifestyles, though. Neurotic Workaholichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06775298184138766683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2445163857888749606.post-16418494355986914932015-04-30T16:12:31.296-05:002015-04-30T16:12:31.296-05:00I know what you mean. I don't really have a te...I know what you mean. I don't really have a texting habit. Don't know why. I guess I just never got into it, not even in the beginning. <br /><br />So I also find it annoying when people can't just look up for once. Misha Gerrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06364173848456424521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2445163857888749606.post-79050655174032100422015-04-30T07:24:21.140-05:002015-04-30T07:24:21.140-05:00Couldn't agree more. When I finally gave in an...Couldn't agree more. When I finally gave in and got a cell phone a few years back, I was afraid I'd become all zombish, too, but thankfully that never happened. Real, living people are so much more important. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11622191037152999869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2445163857888749606.post-10592546389730951712015-04-29T23:29:27.335-05:002015-04-29T23:29:27.335-05:00Hi Annalisa,
I love that pub tradition; I wish t...Hi Annalisa,<br /> I love that pub tradition; I wish they'd do something like that here in Chicago! And I'm with you on the selfie trend. I just don't understand why people feel the need to take pictures of themselves wherever they go. I remember when we just had regular cameras and only took pictures on special occasions, like weddings or holidays. But now with social networking sites people are obsessed with getting as many views and "likes" as possible, so they post as many selfies as they can take. And some of the selfies I've seen people post are disturbing, to say the least; it's like, do they not realize that anything they post online can't ever really be deleted? Those selfies can and will follow them around for the rest of their lives. Neurotic Workaholichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06775298184138766683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2445163857888749606.post-6980233063247545262015-04-29T11:19:32.565-05:002015-04-29T11:19:32.565-05:00I've probably mentioned it here before (I'...I've probably mentioned it here before (I'm sure you've had a cellphone post in the recent past) but I HATE the selfie trend. NO. Stop it. Live the moment, don't photograph it!<br /><br />Apparently, in pubs over here (and maybe everywhere) people in pubs put their phones in the middle of the table. They put all their drinks for the evening on a tab. If someone feels the need to reach for their phone, they pay the whole tab. If no one does, it's split evenly. Sounds like a good deal!Annalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2445163857888749606.post-4462590204581048882015-04-28T18:29:02.240-05:002015-04-28T18:29:02.240-05:00Hi SolariC,
I wish employees would call them ou...Hi SolariC,<br /> I wish employees would call them out on their behavior, but I bet even that wouldn't be enough to stop them. I still remember a life where people never used cell phones at all; now people get antsy if they haven't looked at their phones for more than five minutes. Neurotic Workaholichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06775298184138766683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2445163857888749606.post-57324986543688071932015-04-28T18:27:13.995-05:002015-04-28T18:27:13.995-05:00Hi Chrys,
Oh, I know what you mean! I don't ...Hi Chrys,<br /> Oh, I know what you mean! I don't understand why people like that would rather talk to the people on their phones than the people who are right in front of them. I think that a lot of them aren't even aware of the problem with their behavior, but they should be. Neurotic Workaholichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06775298184138766683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2445163857888749606.post-20248839411433509742015-04-28T11:57:06.124-05:002015-04-28T11:57:06.124-05:00My (newly discovered) cell phone pet peeve is when...My (newly discovered) cell phone pet peeve is when people are in government buildings where cell phones are forbidden, nonetheless brazenly texting/web-surfing. I went to the DMV yesterday for a new license, and about 5 of the 10 people present had their cellphones out, in spite of 8 signs in the room that said 'No cell phones please!' I wanted to smack their phones out of their hands.Clare Wilsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12275618718871589963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2445163857888749606.post-85164580851693863922015-04-28T07:57:42.445-05:002015-04-28T07:57:42.445-05:00I don't have an iPhone or a phone I can access...I don't have an iPhone or a phone I can access with Internet with or take pictures with, so I'm not addicted my phone. What I hate the most is when people are visiting me, who I haven't seen in a while, and they are texting or taking calls while sitting on my couch!Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2445163857888749606.post-62078369081020920792015-04-28T07:57:37.754-05:002015-04-28T07:57:37.754-05:00I don't have an iPhone or a phone I can access...I don't have an iPhone or a phone I can access with Internet with or take pictures with, so I'm not addicted my phone. What I hate the most is when people are visiting me, who I haven't seen in a while, and they are texting or taking calls while sitting on my couch!Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.com