Say No To Mobile Phones

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Say NO to Cell Phones

 Cell phones are part of our lives that we cannot reject or simply say no to, because they keep us in touch with the modern world and our surrounding. Nevertheless, we can drastically reduce the usage of cell phones in order to liberate our free time and commit ourselves to something more important.

Reading William Safire’s article about cellumania made me realize that I use cell phone more then two hours per day and that I am constantly dependent on it in order to survive my daily activities. I need it to schedule meetings, call friend and family, check email, download needed content and follow the school, social and world news. On the other hand, I cannot fully agree with Safire that cell phones are that addictive and freedom taking. From my perspective there is nothing negative or bad about being up to date with happenings or being in constant contact with the people you need but there is a negative aspect of overusing the phone, but there is a problem when one overuses the mobile phone.

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How do you know if you are overusing it?

Well if you talk while driving, if you can not put it away during the weekend barbeque or if you take it on the beech during your vacation.

There is no doubt that mobile phones are addictive, even more then cigarettes, but from my point of view, that addiction can be controlled and turned around into a good aspect of your life, and more importantly timesaving.

That point is certainly the strongest defender of cell phones.

Cell phones save you from running to your office or home to check ...

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