Almost every adult has a cell phone

@Jenaisle (14078)
Philippines
June 7, 2023 12:42am CST
In my locality, every adult owns a cell phone. I haven't seen an adult without a cell phone so far. I noticed even older kids have one. Also, even the elderly have their cell phones attached to their bodies like a necklace. I guess they need it more because of their old age; to call someone during emergencies, to listen to news updates, to know the time, to shoot pictures and videos, and to monitor their health. There are dozens of vital things a cell phone could do. Do you have a cell phone? I would assume you have. If you're one of those rare species without one, I wonder why you don't have one. Now, if you are to choose something to lose from your belongings, between your house keys and your cell phone which one would you prefer to lose? I would like to find out if my hunch is true.
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@MarieCoyle (35426)
7 Jun 23
Pretty much everyone I know has ONLY a cell phone, not a house phone at all anymore. And it's amazing how many little kids have a phone as well. At first I was completely against that, but with all the violence and stuff happening all the time, I think if I had a small child still, they would have one. It's just one more thing to hopefully keep them safe or to call for help if needed.
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@Jenaisle (14078)
• Philippines
7 Jun 23
Yes, indeed. I would be reassured too if I knew my little kid has a cell phone to call me in case of emergencies.
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@Jenaisle (14078)
• Philippines
8 Jun 23
@MarieCoyle My gosh, that's a terrifying experience. I hope she grows sans the trauma or PTSD. It's good she had a cell phone to call 911.
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@MarieCoyle (35426)
8 Jun 23
@Jenaisle They said on the news she was a huge help. She was like 8 or 9, I can't recall. But somehow she kept herself together. I hope she will be OK after all of that. It truly tore me up.
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• Philippines
7 Jun 23
that's a tough question to answer. i'd rather lose the keys because with my phone i can at least call somebody to help me open the door :D
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@Jenaisle (14078)
• Philippines
7 Jun 23
Macy, I knew you would choose that. Kidding. Yes, that's a good reason. You could also call and ask other family members if they have a spare key.
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@May2k8 (18292)
• Indonesia
8 Jun 23
I don't want to lose all of them, almost all of them are in my smartphone.
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@Jenaisle (14078)
• Philippines
8 Jun 23
Correct, smartphones now contain more than just data or files. and they are useful in all aspects of life.
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@LadyDuck (469124)
• Switzerland
7 Jun 23
I have a cellphone and I have a smartphone. The cellphone is in case of emergency calls, the smarpthone does not even has a SIM card inside, I only use it to take photos. I have my computer for the news no need to use a small phone with a poor audio. I would surely prefer to lose my smartphone than my house keys. There is nothing stored, I buy another.
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@Jenaisle (14078)
• Philippines
7 Jun 23
That's understandable, You're not solely dependent on your cell phone. Perhaps, I could do the same
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@Jenaisle (14078)
• Philippines
7 Jun 23
@LadyDuck I see. likewise with my best friend. He says using the CP is too complicated and he just uses it to make calls.
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@LadyDuck (469124)
• Switzerland
7 Jun 23
@Jenaisle We still have a landline phone. I bring with me the cellphone when we go out, just in case I have to call for an emergency. My husband does not even want to know how to use the phone.
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• India
7 Jun 23
LOL I don't like to lose anything
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@Jenaisle (14078)
• Philippines
7 Jun 23
Good choice.
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• India
7 Jun 23
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@Kanji121 (38)
• Durban, South Africa
7 Jun 23
I believe smartphones or cellphones have taken over the world. I believe alot of people do have cellphones and alot of people would chose their phone over the keys even though it's not the right decision. I personally can't survive an hour without looking at my phone which may sound bad I guess.
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@Jenaisle (14078)
• Philippines
7 Jun 23
I'm now coming to that conclusion. I too cannot survive a day without my cell phone.
@AmbiePam (90245)
• United States
7 Jun 23
Between my house keys or my cell phone? I'd rather lose my cell phone. My house keys include my apartment key, mailbox key, and car key. I definitely would prefer to be able to access my home and car. At least then in my apartment I can get online, and communicate that way.
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@Jenaisle (14078)
• Philippines
7 Jun 23
Your bunch of keys includes your car keys too, it's understandable that you would rather lose your cell phone.
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@snowy22315 (178399)
• United States
7 Jun 23
Well house keys can be easily replaced, cellphones more of a hassle so I would say housekeys..
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@RebeccasFarm (88977)
• Arvada, Colorado
7 Jun 23
I could not pick one to lose. Around here, it would be deadly to lose any of those.
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@Jenaisle (14078)
• Philippines
7 Jun 23
Yes, I could imagine that. Rocky mountains, Colorado
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• Philippines
8 Jun 23
You mean a touch smart phone. Well, it's a necessity now a days. Another thing that has been compulsary to me is the wearing of mask.
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@Jenaisle (14078)
• Philippines
8 Jun 23
Any type of cell phone. Yes, I still wear a mask outside of the house.
@wolfgirl569 (103708)
• Marion, Ohio
7 Jun 23
I want my keys. Phone is easier to replace
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@Jenaisle (14078)
• Philippines
7 Jun 23
Okay, that's good.
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@LindaOHio (173916)
• United States
7 Jun 23
I have a basic flip phone with a camera. I'd rather lose my phone than my house keys.
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@Jenaisle (14078)
• Philippines
7 Jun 23
Right, I think the data on our phones would determine which of the two would we choose.
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@dya80dya (36395)
7 Jun 23
I would prefer to lose my keys. My smartphone has everything. I don't want anyone to find it.
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@Jenaisle (14078)
• Philippines
7 Jun 23
I see, I would do this too, if it were me.
@cabuyogty (2865)
• Philippines
7 Jun 23
I think that i can always use my cellphone whenever i need a smartphone. Of course , i have my own cellphone by my side
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@Jenaisle (14078)
• Philippines
7 Jun 23
That's good.
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