If there's one thing that makes me crazy about life, it's pulling a subject with someone who does not get off the phone and shows no interest in talking to me.
Do you know when you chat with someone, and the person is so busy interacting virtually, that does not give you room to continue the conversation?
I do not see any problem picking up the phone to have a look, see if there is an unread message, or an unanswered call, however, it does not cost anything to forget the device a little and listen to what the other has to say.
However, with the advancement of technology, people are getting more and more connected, and they forget how good it is to be led by a prose sprinkled with laughter, lightness and, above all, spontaneity.
A clear example of this is selfie. When I go for a ride, I notice that people are more concerned about recording the moments than about taking advantage of the companies. Not that it's a crime to take photos, far from it, but it's inevitable.
You take the phone, take the photo, edit and want to post it right there. When you realize this, the tour is over and you only bother to take photos.
Singer Mick Jagger of Rolling Stones noticed when he came to do a show in São Paulo at the stadium in Morumbi in February 2016.
Jagger gave an interview to SuperPop, led by Luciana Gimenez. In the lure, the hostess asked him about the difference between the band's audiences. The singer said that "São Paulo is a different audience". And he added that people watch the show through the cell phone. At the end of the interview, he said that São Paulo is the "cell phone city".
Another example that leaves me deeply disturbed is the people who go out for a beer, and even at the table, they keep their cell phone in their hands, instead of talking to the people around them.
Life passes so quickly. The days are getting harder and harder. We live 24 hours connected, and when we find the opportunity to disconnect a little, we do not open to people who are willing to listen.
Sad generation that is more concerned with recording moments than living them intensely.
Sad generation that does not come together, and does not make it worth every moment. Sad generation that gives more value to the cell phone, than the life outside it!
What do you think?
photo source: https://www.psychalive.org
You're not kidding! There's nothing on my cell phone or laptop I consider as important as talking with a loved one. The time we invest in sharing our thoughts to a often times empty audience online could be used more wisely spending it with those closest to us while they're still with us in this life. I think sometimes the only way for people to find out how important it is to invest in our ever day relationships is to lose those opportunities. I'm sure there are those out there who wish that they had have taken more time to spend with a loved one or close friend before an unexpected passing. It's too late when a person is gone from this world to get that time back. After all, our time and attention are two of our most valuable assets.
Thanks for your comment, and you are right, first family and friends!
My favorite "trick" to do is to mute my messenger, but not my SMS. If someone has something urgent to me, they will call me directly on the phone. Messenger messages almost always can wait, and by not hearing the click, every time someone sends me a message, I don't get distracted from what I'm at.
Thanks for your comment, @bastiano that´s a great "trick" :)
Good work configuration. ..
Thanks for your comment.