are mobile phones killing the art of conversation?.?

Answer 1

Have you not been on a commuter train, the talking is non stop - if somewhat limited to such phrases as, " I'm on the train.", "We are just pulling out of the station.", "Will be home in about ten minutes.Its raining here. How is it there?" etc. Also on the road a lot of one hand drivers are doing far more talking than concentrating on the job of steering the vehicle.. Wherever you go in the stores, garages and schools, someone is always having a conversation on the mobile
That is in between the sending of texts!
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Answer 2

There's no right or wrong answer here - it's about opinion. Some may say it has already been killed, where others will say "no way..it's just getting started!!" I definitely do not think mobile phones are "killing" the art of conversation - It has got to the point where it can be anti social to have your mobile out - but come on let's face it...there's lots of things in this world which distract people from their conversations. I do have to stress here though that i do much prefer having a conversation face to face, because conversation is not just verbal. Conversations are made up from words, tones, body language, gestures and facial expressions - to have a real conversation with feeling the above factors are needed.

Long winded - but answer again is - a matter of opinion. In my opinion it has its pros and it has its cons. I cannot possibly give a straight answer to this question.

Answer 3

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Answer 4

You could argue that mobile phones have increased person to person conversations by huge amount.

Everyone is talking to everyone, no longer do we wait until we see our friends on a friday night to discus events of the day/week, we phone them all the time.

Land lines were so restrictive, you never wanted to to talk to the house or all the people in it, just one specific person so a personal communication device had to be the way to go.

The fact people constantly text while having a conversation is all about the decline in good manners and not a problem with the technology itself.

I think we have to put it into context and consider how many lives have been saved for example by the use of phones in emergencies.
What about the communication that now takes place constantly between people who only spoke once a month, me and my parents for example.

The improved ability for shy people to find a communication outlet without being sat at a pc all day, they are now being brought into coversations with friends more by being kept 'in the loop.'

Mobile phone communication restricts the ability to hold a conversation but doesn't stop it completely, that will probably happen with the mobile with tv facility that are available in Japan right now.

Mmmm, or maybe the ipod did that already.

Answer 5

No, I think mobile phones and text messages are making communication easier. But (in the name of convenience) new audio-visual forms of communication are encouraging sloven grammar and punctuation. Have you ever received a text message which you can't make head nor tail of? Some of the questions on here don't make any sense at all.

I do like mobiles/texts because they make communication easier, and I can keep in touch with lots of friends, a lot more easily; but (and you can call me old fashioned here) some written things should be encouraged more. I prefer to send a birthday/Christmas card rather than a quick text - it mean more and the recipient will have a keepsake. When I'm on holiday, I like to send emails detailing what I have done in the day, but I also like choosing and sending postcards, because there's something fun and exotic about them.

Answer 6

Too right they are. Also they are a major cause of bad manners as I see people go to a counter in a bank with a mobile stuck to their ear and try to have a three way conversation and then complain at the counter staff when they interfere with the conversation. I'm sorry to go on but I've seen it happen.

Answer 7

YES! i was driving my roommate and my good friend to a restaurant, we were talking and having a good time...all of a sudden, my roommates phone rings and he starts having a chat with his girlfriend. i dont mind if he just wants to talk for a bit because first of all, we're in a car. second, ive got my other friend to chat with. it's rude, but people do it all the time and ive gotten used to it. but then, my other friends cell phone rings, and he starts chatting too! THIS IS NOT OKAY! im sitting here driving two friends that are now completely ignoring me to a restaurant 15 minutes away, and they chat on their cells the whole time! Now i am a former t-mobile employee and i find cell phones fascinating. i think they are great to have, are fun to play with, and text messaging has become an addiction for me. However, i'm not gonna sit there and ignore the people right in front of me to talk to someone else! PHONE ETIQUETTE SHOULD BE TAUGHT SOMEWHERE! I'LL BUY AN INFOMERCIAL OR SOMETHING WHO IS WITH ME???

Answer 8

First, I don't like talking on the phone.

But... the mobile is defenetly an influence. At first, i was in a company where there charge you by second, so the less I talked the less i paid. So, now that i have i the minutes for free i barely say something. I got used to say only : yes, no, see you there, bye.

Answer 9

Not Really, Infact They Are Promoting It...
Cause Now A - Days You Can Communicate With Friends, Do Business, And Convey Important Messages On The Go.

Answer 10

I've never seen more conversations than people with mobile phones. I open up more now that I have this new technology. I've more friends. so the answer for me personally is no.