today life without a cell phone is inconceivable. i must be one of the few people i know who does not possess one. to many,
this fact causes surprise and even indignation: "you don't have a cell phone?" it's as if i were an alien. the way i see it, cell phones are more of a nuisance than a benefit to society.
first, they actually reduce social interaction and communication. i have seen groups of teenagers hanging out, and each one is glued to a cell phone. the teens simply don't talk to one another. then there are those people who film the most unpleasant scenes and post them one the internet. that can lead to cell phone abuse, which is another serious problem.
also cell phones have become the main cause of distraction for drivers. many countries have banned their use for drivers-for a good reason. drivers are unable to focus on the road, and, as a result, they have less concentration and slower reaction time. they put themselves, their passengers, and other at risk.
in my opinion, the most annoying problem in the use of cell phones in public places. some time ago, during a new york philharmonic concert, a telephone went off near the and of Mahler's Ninth Symphony the marimba ring tone began to compete with the orchestra. the cell phone rang so loud that the conductor to kick out the owner of the phone.