People are so addicted to their smartphones...
By Lena Kovadlo
@lovebuglena (52201)
Staten Island, New York
February 3, 2020 5:21pm CST
I was walking along the street today when I noticed a big guy walking my way. He had a phone in his hand. Instead of looking ahead he was glued to his phone not watching where he was going. He could've easily bumped into me had I been lost in my own world and not paid attention to my surroundings.
People are so addicted to their smartphones that they become oblivious to what's going on around them. I've seen people typing away on their phones while crossing the street (and not necessarily on green), almost getting hit by cars... I've seen them bump into people, trip, you name it... I've even seen people texting while driving, which at times can lead to a serious accident or even death.
What's wrong with people?
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7 responses
@LindaOHio (222624)
• United States
4 Feb 20
Doing anything while texting is dangerous. People are mesmerized by their phones.
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@lovebuglena (52201)
• Staten Island, New York
4 Feb 20
Seems like people can't do anything without having their phone on them. Like do you really need to facebook, watch videos, read stuff online, etc. on your phone while doing #2? Hubby seems to do that because every time he goes to do his business he takes his phone with him. And his Juul. This morning he was in the bathroom and was watching something on his phone that was very loud. I heard it in the bedroom, even with his door being closed.
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@LindaOHio (222624)
• United States
4 Feb 20
@lovebuglena The art of conversation is being lost.
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@JohnRoberts (109841)
• Los Angeles, California
4 Feb 20
It's become a sickness.
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@lovebuglena (52201)
• Staten Island, New York
4 Feb 20
Especially with social media and people wanting to document their every move.
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@Orson_Kart (8301)
• United Kingdom
5 Feb 20
Smart phones rule the world. Everyone likes to be connected all the time in case they miss something important.
@lovebuglena (52201)
• Staten Island, New York
7 Feb 20
Sometimes there are more important things going on and instead people are glued to their FB app or Instagram, etc.
@Alexandoy (65302)
• Cainta, Philippines
3 Feb 20
That is also my question - what's wrong with people that they are like slaves of their phones. There is a city here that has an ordinance prohibiting the use of phones in the streets.
@Alexandoy (65302)
• Cainta, Philippines
3 Feb 20
@lovebuglena even the use of earphone or headset in the streets is not allowed. I just wonder if there were arrests already.
@lovebuglena (52201)
• Staten Island, New York
3 Feb 20
@Alexandoy Why don't they allow earphones or headsets?
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@JudyEv (382329)
• Rockingham, Australia
4 Feb 20
I share all your worries about people who can't get off their phones for two minutes. It's just so stupid.
@JudyEv (382329)
• Rockingham, Australia
5 Feb 20
@lovebuglena I have to admit I once emailed Vince from the lounge because I was too lazy to get up and go to the office to talk to him. 
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@lovebuglena (52201)
• Staten Island, New York
4 Feb 20
Yep. And how about people sitting together at the table but instead of talking to each other they are texting each other. I'd think it'd be teens doing that more than adults but still...
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@lovebuglena (52201)
• Staten Island, New York
3 Feb 20
I bet kids are using the phone while in class.
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@lovebuglena (52201)
• Staten Island, New York
3 Feb 20
@NJChicaa That's not a good thing.
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@lovebuglena (52201)
• Staten Island, New York
4 Feb 20
Nope. He just glanced at me and kept on walking. He didn't really bump into me because I moved to the side.
