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06-11-2017, 03:27 PM
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Are You A Mobile/Smartphone Zombie?

Come on now.
Let's be having you.
Answer the question!

Too many people are totally oblivious to their surroundings when playing with their mobile phones, especially if they have their headphones plugged in as well.
How can they hear vehicle horns, emergency vehicle sirens etc?
Some people only seem to be interested in the little electronic gadget they are holding in their hands.

Are you one of them then?
Or if not, what do you thing about this issue overall?
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06-11-2017, 03:38 PM
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Re: Are You A Mobile/Smartphone Zombie?

Not at all I use my mobile as a radio with a blue tooth head phone, my phone isn't even with me its in my bag, I manage a three to four hours of cleaning and chatting with others while wearing it.

If I'm walking along the road it's not even in use, only of I'm queuing will I get it out to read my kindle app.
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06-11-2017, 03:45 PM
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Re: Are You A Mobile/Smartphone Zombie?

Hi

I found mine today.

I hadn't seen it since Thursday.

It is now on charge as I will need it tomorrow.
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06-11-2017, 03:53 PM
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Re: Are You A Mobile/Smartphone Zombie?

I do not even answer my calls when driving. I do not play games on it.
The whole world has gone crazy, no-one talks in the real world these days!
I heard someone talking on their mobile Facebook stuff, "I am not feeling it" I heard him say. Goodness!!!!!
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06-11-2017, 04:06 PM
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Re: Are You A Mobile/Smartphone Zombie?

Don't see many older folks totally engrossed in them, but I fear for the youngsters, not the ones who would have developed as a rounded individual regardless, but, the ones who use the device, to hide behind, not developing the social interaction skills, required later on in life. Personally, I have no interest in the devices, beyond making a phone call, I've only just discovered the Torch function, now, that is useful.
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06-11-2017, 04:09 PM
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Re: Are You A Mobile/Smartphone Zombie?

Yes but not with headphones. Smartphones are ageist.
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06-11-2017, 04:10 PM
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No I don't have a smart phone too expensive for me.

I have a basic mobile phone which I use for texting only and theoretically to summon help if I fall again while out with Chloe but I rarely take it with me because I would need to take my specs as well to see it.
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06-11-2017, 04:23 PM
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Mine has a gps tracker Meg, that's useful if you are worried about falling. It didn't cost much to get started with a smart phone under £50 for a basic easy to use one.
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06-11-2017, 05:03 PM
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Re: Are You A Mobile/Smartphone Zombie?

Must admit I fell foul to texting while walking last week ,something i dont often do , and i didnt see the uneven pavement , my foot went in it and I stumbled along like i was drunk if i had gone all the way down i would have left a dent in a car that was parked on the pavement .
I wont make that mistake again .
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06-11-2017, 05:09 PM
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I don't have a smart phone - don't want one.
 
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