Sunday, January 18, 2009

Get off the Phone!

It's well-known that I'm not a fan of cell phones. I have no great desire to hear people's stupid conversations all day long, but I have unfortunately gotten somewhat used to the fact that I find people using their cells everywhere these days: movie theaters, the quiet compartments on trains, concerts, even in bathrooms. Some months ago, I was at a poetry reading and not just one but several audience members were on their phones while the poet was reading. Aren't things going too far? What happened to politeness?

--Curly

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