Do smart phones annoy you?

CPT Jack Durish — Thu, 02 Jun 2016 16:22:57 -0400

To be fair, it's not the smart phones themselves that are annoying but rather the way people use them. All the time. Everywhere. Loudly. Ignoring the people around them, especially you and I. I know. I know. I'm not talking about us. We don't abuse technology, do we? (Although, in all honesty) I'm not so sure about you.

Response by LTC Paul Labrador made Jun 2 at 2016 4:24 PM

LTC Paul Labrador — Thu, 02 Jun 2016 16:24:23 -0400

It annoys me that it has become almost a necessity.....

Response by SFC Gary Edwards made Jun 2 at 2016 4:27 PM

SFC Gary Edwards — Thu, 02 Jun 2016 16:27:28 -0400

Only when I try talking to Siri or some other voice feature.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 2 at 2016 4:36 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 02 Jun 2016 16:36:14 -0400

The thing about smart phones that annoy me is how those smart phones make people very stupid and lazy. Need to know how heavy the traffic is and when it's safe to cross the street....there's an app for that.

Response by LCDR Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 2 at 2016 4:50 PM

LCDR Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 02 Jun 2016 16:50:43 -0400

I patently refuse to join the "dark side"...my archaic little LG with, " the washer glued to the back so it will ride on the magnet on the dash" and I will continue to live in the '90's because that's how we roll.

Response by SGT Kyle Johnson made Jun 2 at 2016 9:05 PM

SGT Kyle Johnson — Thu, 02 Jun 2016 21:05:26 -0400

My wife works at an upscale restaurant a couple of days a week and was asked why she came by the table 10 times and did not take their orders. She always says, when everyone is off there phone and ready, I will be too. One table complained and the owner suggested they enjoy there meal not their phone.

Response by Capt Daniel Goodman made Jun 2 at 2016 11:29 PM

Capt Daniel Goodman — Thu, 02 Jun 2016 23:29:03 -0400

That's actually a very interesting and fair question, albeit one I'd need to reflect on for awhile, if i might, many thanks.

Response by ENS Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 25 at 2016 11:41 PM

ENS Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 25 Jun 2016 23:41:05 -0400

Absolutely. I am probably in the minority for those born anytime after the 80s, but it seems like anyone can hold a phone, but no one can hold a conversation. "Millennials" as everyone seems to refer to this generation, have no idea how to look someone in the eye, shake a hand, or socialize. I promise you, if you try to start up a conversation with a millennial they won't be able to go 8 seconds (please count) without getting quiet and looking at their phone - often times for no reason other than to avoid eye contact.. I cannot stand it. Whenever my wife and I go out I leave my phone in my pocket.. I used to leave it in the car until I got counseled about not having my phone on me 24/7 by my CoC.. -_- But yes - this phone generation has gone way downhill. No one even knows how to spell anymore. As far as grammar is concerned, that has completely gone out the window!