Do you hate cell phone?
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When I was kind of young, I found cell phone pretty cool, because....... having it is cool by then. But from the past couple years, I started to hate the fact that no matter what I am doing, either on or off work, whenever the cell rings, I naturally stop what I was doing and rush to answer the call, even when I was 'shiXXing'. I wonder, since when, I get so used to be on call 24/7?
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When I was kind of young, I found cell phone pretty cool, because....... having it is cool by then. But from the past couple years, I started to hate the fact that no matter what I am doing, either on or off work, whenever the cell rings, I naturally stop what I was doing and rush to answer the call, even when I was 'shiXXing'. I wonder, since when, I get so used to be on call 24/7?
VAIO Blue wrote:
t no matter what I am doing, either on or off work, whenever the cell rings,
Is your cell missing an on-off switch?
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When I was kind of young, I found cell phone pretty cool, because....... having it is cool by then. But from the past couple years, I started to hate the fact that no matter what I am doing, either on or off work, whenever the cell rings, I naturally stop what I was doing and rush to answer the call, even when I was 'shiXXing'. I wonder, since when, I get so used to be on call 24/7?
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When I was kind of young, I found cell phone pretty cool, because....... having it is cool by then. But from the past couple years, I started to hate the fact that no matter what I am doing, either on or off work, whenever the cell rings, I naturally stop what I was doing and rush to answer the call, even when I was 'shiXXing'. I wonder, since when, I get so used to be on call 24/7?
Just turn the damn thing off and use the caller id. Hey don't worry, I can handle it. I took something. I can see things no one else can see. Why are you dressed like that? - Jack Burton
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When I was kind of young, I found cell phone pretty cool, because....... having it is cool by then. But from the past couple years, I started to hate the fact that no matter what I am doing, either on or off work, whenever the cell rings, I naturally stop what I was doing and rush to answer the call, even when I was 'shiXXing'. I wonder, since when, I get so used to be on call 24/7?
VAIO Blue wrote:
But from the past couple years, I started to hate the fact that no matter what I am doing, either on or off work, whenever the cell rings, I naturally stop what I was doing
I've pretty much always stopped what i'm doing to answer the phone, cell or otherwise, unless i'm doing something too important to be interrupted by anything short of screams for help. Having a cell means i always have caller ID and voicemail, so i can better judge whether the call is likely to be important. It also means i rarely ever get telemarketing calls, so there's one less interruption. And instead of being tied to a desk, i can be sitting out on the porch or down at the pub, even if i'm expecting an important call. So far, it's working out well... :)
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When I was kind of young, I found cell phone pretty cool, because....... having it is cool by then. But from the past couple years, I started to hate the fact that no matter what I am doing, either on or off work, whenever the cell rings, I naturally stop what I was doing and rush to answer the call, even when I was 'shiXXing'. I wonder, since when, I get so used to be on call 24/7?
I used to have one for a short span of time, back home, which I bought on Nish's insistance, and I used to keep losing it in restaurants, shops, etc. any number of times. I hate carrying a phone as much as I hate carrying a purse. - Smitha
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I used to have one for a short span of time, back home, which I bought on Nish's insistance, and I used to keep losing it in restaurants, shops, etc. any number of times. I hate carrying a phone as much as I hate carrying a purse. - Smitha
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Smitha Vijayan wrote:
and I used to keep losing it in restaurants, shops, etc. any number of times.
:sigh: See, this is the sign of an underlying problem, and despite the obvious solution it continues. Women need pockets. I rarely lose my cell, my keys, my wallet, etc., simply because they're always in my pants pockets, and i almost always wear my pants. They make a wide variety of clothing with pockets, yet women persist in either buying the sort without, or simply not using the pockets they have! That said, I've been telling my wife this for years now, and it hasn't made a difference. :rolleyes:
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When I was kind of young, I found cell phone pretty cool, because....... having it is cool by then. But from the past couple years, I started to hate the fact that no matter what I am doing, either on or off work, whenever the cell rings, I naturally stop what I was doing and rush to answer the call, even when I was 'shiXXing'. I wonder, since when, I get so used to be on call 24/7?
They are useful, but can be most annoying at times too. If they weren't so useful as time-telling devices, I'd have stayed away from them forever (note I don't wear wrist watches). Regards, Nish
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Smitha Vijayan wrote:
and I used to keep losing it in restaurants, shops, etc. any number of times.
:sigh: See, this is the sign of an underlying problem, and despite the obvious solution it continues. Women need pockets. I rarely lose my cell, my keys, my wallet, etc., simply because they're always in my pants pockets, and i almost always wear my pants. They make a wide variety of clothing with pockets, yet women persist in either buying the sort without, or simply not using the pockets they have! That said, I've been telling my wife this for years now, and it hasn't made a difference. :rolleyes:
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Shog9 wrote:
and i almost always wear my pants
:-) Regards, Nish
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Smitha Vijayan wrote:
and I used to keep losing it in restaurants, shops, etc. any number of times.
:sigh: See, this is the sign of an underlying problem, and despite the obvious solution it continues. Women need pockets. I rarely lose my cell, my keys, my wallet, etc., simply because they're always in my pants pockets, and i almost always wear my pants. They make a wide variety of clothing with pockets, yet women persist in either buying the sort without, or simply not using the pockets they have! That said, I've been telling my wife this for years now, and it hasn't made a difference. :rolleyes:
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Shog9 wrote:
That said, I've been telling my wife this for years now, and it hasn't made a difference.
Do you think the average woman would choose comfort over fashion? If that were so, no one'd wear high heeled shoes any more. Sometimes I am stunned by some of them - 4 inches in height, and the point is sharp enough to pierce a moderately strong surface. Regards, Nish
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When I was kind of young, I found cell phone pretty cool, because....... having it is cool by then. But from the past couple years, I started to hate the fact that no matter what I am doing, either on or off work, whenever the cell rings, I naturally stop what I was doing and rush to answer the call, even when I was 'shiXXing'. I wonder, since when, I get so used to be on call 24/7?
No, I don't hate cell phones. I love them. I think they make life so much easier and more convenient. But then I guess I use common sense. 1. If the call is to important for voice mail then treat your cell phone like a desk phone. Stay in a place that is appropriate for you and everyone else for you answer the call. 2. In a public place *always* silence your phone or put it on vibrate. If you receive a call you wish to answer get to a place that's good for you talk that won't annoy the general public. 3. Cell phones in bathrooms? Movie theaters? Restaurants? Come on people don't be stupid. Leave the things in the car. If it's *that* important you need to take the call in your office, outside, etc... 4. Cell phones should be treated just like cigarettes in non-smoking establishments and in areas where many people are tightly packed (trains, buses, planes). Keep the things muted and don't take the calls. It's a drag for everyone else. If the above rules are too much of a challenge for you then you have an addiction and you need to seek counselling. I'm completely serious to. I repeat I am not joking. Only morons, addicts, retards and idiots will take calls in restaurants, buses, movie theaters, church, etc... I think if you are stupid enough to take a cell phone into a place like that and use it that 5 people should gang up and beat the living hell out of you. It's just rediculous which brings me back to the fact if you do the above you have a mental problem and need to get help. When you practice common sense. Cell phones won't piss off you or those around you and you'll actually enjoy the flexibility they offer you. Notice I didn't say *control* they take of you. - Rex
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When I was kind of young, I found cell phone pretty cool, because....... having it is cool by then. But from the past couple years, I started to hate the fact that no matter what I am doing, either on or off work, whenever the cell rings, I naturally stop what I was doing and rush to answer the call, even when I was 'shiXXing'. I wonder, since when, I get so used to be on call 24/7?
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Smitha Vijayan wrote:
and I used to keep losing it in restaurants, shops, etc. any number of times.
:sigh: See, this is the sign of an underlying problem, and despite the obvious solution it continues. Women need pockets. I rarely lose my cell, my keys, my wallet, etc., simply because they're always in my pants pockets, and i almost always wear my pants. They make a wide variety of clothing with pockets, yet women persist in either buying the sort without, or simply not using the pockets they have! That said, I've been telling my wife this for years now, and it hasn't made a difference. :rolleyes:
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Shog9 wrote:
and i almost always wear my pants.
:laugh: Back home, I used to wear a churidhar[^]. There are churidhar's that come with a pocket in the sides of the top piece, but if you put your cell phone in it, the top would just sag to one side, and your dress would look ugly. So practically, pocket wasn't a reliable option for me.
Shog9 wrote:
I've been telling my wife this for years now, and it hasn't made a difference
I am sure it's the problem I mentioned: the weight of the phone spoiling the alignment of a dress. Regards Smitha
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Jun Du wrote:
I don't hate it; I don't love it either. Just a tool! :cool:
Good point. I hate VB way more than any phone... ;P
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Shog9 wrote:
and i almost always wear my pants.
:laugh: Back home, I used to wear a churidhar[^]. There are churidhar's that come with a pocket in the sides of the top piece, but if you put your cell phone in it, the top would just sag to one side, and your dress would look ugly. So practically, pocket wasn't a reliable option for me.
Shog9 wrote:
I've been telling my wife this for years now, and it hasn't made a difference
I am sure it's the problem I mentioned: the weight of the phone spoiling the alignment of a dress. Regards Smitha
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Smitha Vijayan wrote:
There are churidhar's that come with a pocket in the sides of the top piece, but if you put your cell phone in it, the top would just sag to one side, and your dress would look ugly.
Another one of my pet peeves: more clothing needs to be made from a good study denim.
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Shog9 wrote:
That said, I've been telling my wife this for years now, and it hasn't made a difference.
Do you think the average woman would choose comfort over fashion? If that were so, no one'd wear high heeled shoes any more. Sometimes I am stunned by some of them - 4 inches in height, and the point is sharp enough to pierce a moderately strong surface. Regards, Nish
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Currently working on C++/CLI in Action for Manning Publications. Also visit the Ultimate Toolbox blog (New)Nishant Sivakumar wrote:
Do you think the average woman would choose comfort over fashion?
What scares me are the shear number of women who choose neither. Who ever thought Spandex and bare midriffs were a good idea must have really hated America. Regardless of her obstinate opinions on pockets, at least my wife has better fashion sense than a lot of the kids showing up on the streets these days...
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I used to have one for a short span of time, back home, which I bought on Nish's insistance, and I used to keep losing it in restaurants, shops, etc. any number of times. I hate carrying a phone as much as I hate carrying a purse. - Smitha
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Nishant Sivakumar wrote:
Do you think the average woman would choose comfort over fashion?
What scares me are the shear number of women who choose neither. Who ever thought Spandex and bare midriffs were a good idea must have really hated America. Regardless of her obstinate opinions on pockets, at least my wife has better fashion sense than a lot of the kids showing up on the streets these days...
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Shog9 wrote:
Who ever thought Spandex and bare midriffs were a good idea must have really hated America.
I think that depends on who's wearing it.
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When I was kind of young, I found cell phone pretty cool, because....... having it is cool by then. But from the past couple years, I started to hate the fact that no matter what I am doing, either on or off work, whenever the cell rings, I naturally stop what I was doing and rush to answer the call, even when I was 'shiXXing'. I wonder, since when, I get so used to be on call 24/7?
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Shog9 wrote:
Who ever thought Spandex and bare midriffs were a good idea must have really hated America.
I think that depends on who's wearing it.
Exactly.
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