Since the ruddy mobile contraptions have come into creation they seemed to have taken away a lot of everyday chats with not only family but to others as well.
I lost my rag last Saturday when my d-i-l and son came over to wait for my grocery delivery and to pack it away in the garage in the freezer. They are exceptionally good in calling in to see if I am OK or if I need anything bringing out of the freezer and I cant fault them BUT when they come my son brings his computer and my d-i-l sits reading a book on her mobile.
I dont touch mine if anyone calls and just hope that some sort of conversation can start.
It finally got my goat last Saturday and I am NOT proud of the fact that I let rip ito them and said it would be nice to have a general conversation with my family instead of grunts and vague answers to anything because they are SO absorbed in what their screens are showing.
It did take effect and we did manage to communicate personally instead of over the phone, net or Facetime but was I being selfish.??????????
I rarely go out now but if I do I can still hold a conversation and have a laugh with folks.
Yes technology is wonderful and I am more than glad that I have learnt about it over time but with ruddy phones going off every few minutes they can become a great intrusion at times although they can be lifesavers. I DO have mine on my trolley that I manage to get about with in the house but only for emergencies.
Even children never seem to want to go out to play nowadays and every one I see from my wndow who is old enough has one in their hands probably playing some sort of game either on their way or coming from school.
OK so I am a miserable old biddy but am I on my own??????????
WHAT IS YOUR VIEW ON THIS SUBJECT?