Phones: The Rules (Part 3)

Phones: The Good AND The Not So Good

The RULES

It’s not the use of any of these social networks or phone apps, but rather the misuse that is so destructive.  What qualifies as a misuse? Well I am not quite sure and I definitely don’t have all the answers (yet), but I would start with anything that breaks one of these rules?

   1.  No social network or texting when family or friends are present. 

  Phones are a great tool to connect you with friends and family. When you are with THEM there is no need to connect, at that moment, with another friend.

        2.  No phones at meals or on short car rides.

      Great opportunity to talk with the people you are “stuck” with.

     

         3.  Stop thinking people care if you respond to them right away.

    No one should care if you respond an hour later.

    If you are someone who cares when someone doesn’t respond to you right away… please stop! They still care about you.

       4. Turn off the Notifications

  Don’t let notifications dictate what occupies your attention. You decide. Conversations, studying, and driving are much more important objects of your attention.

         5. NO food pictures on Instagram.

       Maybe I just don’t appreciate the art of food enough. 

Interesting TED TALK if you are still Interested:

SEE THE NOT SO GOOD PART ABOUT PHONES