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Cell Phone Holdouts: It's Not 1990 Anymore

Submitted by Carolyn, Jul 4, 2007 19:27

I got a cell phone solely for the purpose of being able to call should I be stuck in traffic and late. I have a prepaid plan and until recently used it not even once a month. But I just moved and the land line is unreliable. My habit before the move and now is to not turn it on unless I am in the privacy of my home and free to talk without disturbing others. If I didn't do this, I would forget to tunr it off when in a movie, at a restaurant, at church, at work... all places where its ringing and any conversation would be rude to those around me. I treat it as if it was my home telephone and use it in the same manner. There is no need to be immediately available for any and all calls.

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I disagree that cell phones decrease the quality of communication since it is each person's own decision how they want... [MORE]	Becci	Aug 2, 2007 06:05
I have a cell but don't use it. I got a really cheap plan from Sprint and it's only to... [MORE]	Natalie	Jul 5, 2007 18:55
My sister is utterly incapable of planning ahead. Back in the BCP (Before Cell Phone) era, I'd try to plan... [MORE]	Imp	Jul 5, 2007 15:49
I got a cell phone solely for the purpose of being able to call should I be stuck in traffic...	Carolyn	Jul 4, 2007 19:27
I didn't want a cell phone, for a multitude of reasons, the largest being that I felt it would turn... [MORE]	Naomi	Jul 3, 2007 21:34
I live in a narrow, deep valley that makes cell phone transmission impossible. Therefore I've never owned a cell. Once... [MORE]	Dave Charles	Jul 3, 2007 18:23
Cell phones aren't the problem. The problem is people who have no manners whatsoever and feel the need to broadcast... [MORE]	Grimace	Jul 3, 2007 12:05
So the writer can't live without her cell. Too bad. I say she should get a life. I have had... [MORE]	Lorraine	Jul 2, 2007 20:18
I wish these devices never came into use. I personally don't like them very much. They are a dangerous distraction... [MORE]	Paul	Jul 1, 2007 23:55
Same thing with me. I bought a pre-paid and only use it when neccessary or in emergencies and only pay... [MORE]	John	Jul 4, 2007 04:17
Somehow I happened on your article. I myself find the cell phone revolution a catch 22 and you nailed it... [MORE]	Mike	Jul 1, 2007 21:49
Cell phones have their place but also are a hindrance. Driving and talking continuosly is one. Interruptions at stores and... [MORE]	Ira P. Antin	Jun 30, 2007 17:02
i think using a cellphone while driving isnt a great idea, considering the amount of accidents that occur while doing... [MORE]	Jennifer	Nov 28, 2007 15:34
its not safe or a smart thing to do [MORE]	Jennifer	Nov 28, 2007 15:36
My husband and I have had cell phones for a few years now. We hardly use them. They do come... [MORE]	Diane	Jun 30, 2007 16:51
Your article tells us more about people than it does about cellular telephones. The #1 reason given in divorse court... [MORE]	Kenneth Parady	Jun 30, 2007 10:02
I was a cell -phone holdout for a while and my husband still is. All of this is true, and the... [MORE]	Mari	Jun 29, 2007 13:39
You nailed it when you said rudeness and cell phones go together. All of this began in the 80's with... [MORE]	Bob Nolan	Jun 29, 2007 05:39
No one has my number. I don't even know my number. If someone needs to reach me they can call... [MORE]	Sonni Standefer	Jul 2, 2007 11:56
I don't have a cell phone. Once in a great while I need one and thanks to the generosity of... [MORE]	Jo Anne Brieff	Jul 2, 2007 12:54

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