Mobile
phone usage in public
Mobile phone is a device that can make and receive telephone calls over a radio link while moving around. The first hand-held mobile phone was demonstrated by John F. Mitchelland Dr Martin Cooper of Motorola in 1973, using a handset weighing around 1 kg. From 1990 to
2011, worldwide mobile phone subscriptions grew from 12.4 million to over 6
billion, penetrating about 87% of the global population and reaching the bottom of the economic pyramid.
Mobile phones allow you to access computer
technology without bulky hardware. For example, you can record videos, browse
the Internet or
send and receive text messages.
Disadvantages
of mobile phone usage in public
Safety-
Mobile phones can interfere with aircrafts and hospital equipment, causing danger
to yourself and other people.
Furthermore texting and taking phone calls whilst driving is a major distraction.
Drivers are four times more likely to have a crash if they are talking
on their mobile phones, researchers have found. A study from the British medical journey
interviewed 456 drivers who owned mobile phones and had ended up in hospital
after a crash. Those using hands-free sets
had a 3.8% higher chance of an accident, while those using handheld phones had
a 4.9% raised risk.
Peace and quiet- Many people go to places like the library to
study or read and get rudely interrupted by mobile phone users talking on their
phone. Others go to church to reflect and pray and also interrupted by mobile
phone users. Students at school get distracted
extremely easy by mobile phones and are not focused on their school work. Ofsted are implementing a new drive to try and
ban mobile phones into classrooms to improve discipline in school. Sir Michael Wilshaw, chief
inspector of the education watchdog said: “The outrageous behaviour that
you occasionally see in all schools is serious, but I think the bigger issue is
that low-level disruption which takes place which stops children learning
effectively. Teachers and head teachers have got to stamp that out.”
Inconveniencing others: Usually mobile phone users
will multitask, attempting to buy a
bus ticket, whilst carrying having a conversation .This will cause an inconvenience
to others and hold other people up, who are have to wait longer. This commonly
happens at the ATM,
driving or completing a store transaction. Their divided attention becomes an
obstruction to the cashier, therefore disrupting everyone and not to forget about
wasting their time.
Advantages of mobile phone use in public
Safety: Although mobile phones can be a danger their also
can save your life, some argue that having 999 available anywhere you go is
essential to your safety and others around you. Mobile phone bans stop drivers'
ability to report an accident, road rage incident, medical emergency or crime.
Drivers assert the importance of calling for directions if lost or receive help
if their car breaks down.
Personal freedom: However some people believe that if there pay for
their phone on pay as you go or contract that you can use your mobile phone
when and where you want.
Emergencies- Genuine emergencies do occur, and some calls truly cannot wait. People who have sick or elderly family members, parents expecting an important call from their child, and those in the midst of a crisis believe it's acceptable to leave their phones on in public.
These days it seems that most people carry a cell phone, and ringing
phones can be heard everywhere from restaurants to shopping centers. Some people consider talking on a mobile phone in public rude, while others continue to talk wherever they go. On the other hand, some are very careful about how they use mobiles, turning them off or putting them on silent for meetings or important occasions. In many cultures mobile phine usage is not allowed, in japan the use of mobile phones on public transport is frowned upon, and messages asking passengers not to make calls and to switch their phones to silent mode are played frequently.
phones can be heard everywhere from restaurants to shopping centers. Some people consider talking on a mobile phone in public rude, while others continue to talk wherever they go. On the other hand, some are very careful about how they use mobiles, turning them off or putting them on silent for meetings or important occasions. In many cultures mobile phine usage is not allowed, in japan the use of mobile phones on public transport is frowned upon, and messages asking passengers not to make calls and to switch their phones to silent mode are played frequently.
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