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In that regard, a deliberately quiet exchange between colleagues on a matter important enough to discuss in the library is usually permitted in person. But for the rules necessary to address wholly inappropriate types of conversations (and volumes) of obnoxious cell phone users in restaurants and libraries, such harsh rules would be unnecessary.
The reason cell phones must be banned, absolutely, from restaurants, libraries, and even gyms is simply because people whose cell phone habits are completely obnoxious ruin it for the rest of us. People who use cell phones appropriately tend to share certain traits: (1) they speak in the lowest possible volume necessary, (2) they purposely turn away from others and shield their conversations with their bodies as much as possible, (3) they cover their other ear, (4) they understand the difference between situations where "necessary" conversations are acceptable but purely social conversations inadvisable or offensive, based on social...
ial context, and (5) they understand that all the same principles apply to the ringing of a cell phone as well.
Conversely, people whose cell phone habits are obnoxious share much different traits: (1) they speak in volumes that are quite a bit louder than would be appropriate if they were conducting a face-to-face conversation while in public, (2) they turn to face the greatest number of people, (3) they face straight ahead or slightly upward, (4) they hold their elbows as high as their heads so that their arms and body approximate the cone of a megaphone, (5) they have absolutely no sense at all as far as distinguishing what types of conversations and volumes of conversation are appropriate or inappropriate depending on the environment, and (6) they have never considered that a vibrate only setting or the shortest beep possible (answered on the first ring) may be more appropriate in certain settings than 30 seconds of the worst music in the history of the world…
Cell Phone Use While Driving Stating the problem Cell phones and concentration while driving Texting while driving There has been a lot of controversy regarding cell phones and individuals using them while driving during recent years and while most states have issued bans meant to regulate this problem, there are still some that do not penalize drivers who use their phones while driving. The fact that cell phones have become the most popular
However, the basis for prohibiting cell phones actually goes a lot further than a simple comparison of cell phone use by drivers and every other possible driving distraction. Specifically, the most recent neurological evidence suggests that talking on a cell phone is actually much more of a distraction than talking to someone in person. Apparently, the human brain uses entirely different mechanisms to conduct in-person conversations from the mechanisms used to
Cellular Telephones Pros and Cons The Research Project a separate project student, student researches a topic web produces a report-based research. Assignment: Each student choose topic, list an interest . Several students choose topic, work independent. Cellular Telephones The increasing high demand for communication has necessitated the invention of cellular telephones in the world. Advancements in technology have also played a critical part to see to it that communication technology serves the needs
Further, other researchers are coming up with more disturbing reports that indicate possible health implications of cell phone use. There are a number of illnesses and ailments that are associated with cell phone radiation; these include cancer, brain tumors, alzheimer's, parkinson's, fatigue, headaches, sleep disruptions, altered memory function, poor concentration and spatial awareness, and pacemaker disruptions (Mercola, n.d.). Despite the low intensity of cell phone radiation, the similarity between
, 2006). The authors used "meta-analytic" techniques in this research; twenty-three studies were fed into the meta-analysis strategies and the outcome indicates that there are "clear costs" associated with driving and speaking on a cell phone simultaneously. The biggest "cost" (to driver safety) found through these analyses was "reaction time"; to a lesser degree, lane-keeping performance also carries with it a "cost" when using a cell phone and driving simultaneously. What
This is a clear sign that conversational distraction is cognitive, that is to say, conversation does not affect how people look at the road, but affects how many new and/or dangerous situations are noticed by the drivers. With this level of distraction more attention should be given to this issue just as the cell phone use in cars. Conclusion and recommendation Before making any major policy regarding use of cell phones,