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Originally Posted by Trayderjoe
Last year I saw one of those "short stories" on a news show about a restaurant (I want to say it was in Los Angeles) that was offering a 5% discount on the diners check, IF they "checked" their cell phones while they were in the restaurant. The driver for the offer was presented as a way for couples to "re-connect" by having undisturbed conversations while they are out together. I would love to see it become a "trend" everywhere.
Oh and by the way, I have texting completely shut off on my cell phone (can't get them or send them). If someone has to tell me something, they can call and if I am available, and it is appropriate, I will answer my phone and respond-otherwise the message can wait until I can get to it safely and without being rude. I lived without cell phones and text messages for over 30 years, and can't see why I absolutely have to always be on the phone or respond to messages as they are received.
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Actually, I think texting is the least rude way of communicating by cell phone. My phone gives a tiny beep when a text comes in, as opposed to a loud phone ringing. And taking the responsibility to REMEMBER to change the phone to vibrate when in church or other public meetings, etc., does the trick.
I like to have the phone with me in case of emergency--car accident, health emergency, etc. We don't have to discard technology. We just have to learn how to use it politely.