Alphabetical Advice

Always turn a negative situation into a positive situation.

Be humble.

Change your thoughts and you change the world.

Drugs are bad.

Expect things of yourself before you can even do them.

Fear failure.

Get on the right track and stay there.

Help others in need.

If you put in the work, the results will come.

Jealousy is a symptom of insecurity.

Know no limits.

Leave your legacy.

Make it happen.

Never be satisfied with just basic.

Obstacles do not have to stop you.

Play to win the game, not to just play it.

Quitting is not an option.

Remember where you came from.

Stay on the grind at all times.

Tebow time is still always the best time.

Use common sense.

Value everything that you have.

When in doubt, snap out of it.

X-out all of your problems.

Yell Kobe every time you try to throw something in the trash.

Zero in on what is important.

Public Display of Disaffection

1. What are three main points in this article? Support each point with a properly integrated quote

         

          There are three very important points made in the article "Public Display of Disaffection" by Anne Kingston. First off, Kingston states that cell phones are "an addiction" which puts both "personal and business relationships […] at risk" [Kingston]. She also states that people are losing their "one-on-one people skills" [Kingston] as a result of this addiction. Furthermore, Kingston goes on to state that people have the tendency to use cell phones in extremely offensive places and at unreasonable times. Technology related rudeness can range from anywhere like the "distracting glow of PDA screens in theaters  to "loud cell phone conversations in elevators" [Kingston]. Finally, Kingston points out that bans are now beginning to be placed in certain public areas as businesses are refusing to "serve digital multi-taskers" [Kingston] in order to discourage the use of mobile devices. Ultimately, this unacceptable behavior has gotten much worse over time.     

2. Agree or disagree with each of her points. Please back up your ideas with specific examples.

           

            Personally, I agree with most of the points made by Kingston. It is very true that most people have become addicted to their mobile devices over time and are beginning to lose the ability to keep real-life, face to face conversations going. Throughout the day, there are countless occasions where I see people are too busy with their cell phones to even realize what is going on around them. Also, we see it all the time in the classroom where the teacher is busy teaching and there will be someone sneakily trying to text or check their twitter, completely oblivious to what is actually happening in the class. That is one of the cases of cell phone use that shows both disrespect and bad timing. However, I disagree with the point Kingston makes about banning cell phones in certain places. That is not really a valid point that is made by Kingston because I have yet to see any restaurants discouraging cell phone use, or a restaurant refuse to serve food to a customer who happens to be using a cell phone. It just does not happen. If anything, restaurants actually encourage the use of technology. This is obvious because many restaurants advertise the fact that they have free Wi-Fi available for the customers, which clearly shows they have no problem with technology in the restaurant.    

3. When are times when you believe that cell phones are acceptable? How about  Unacceptable? Should schools, movie theaters and other public places consider bans or cell phone jammers like Europe?

          There are many situations where cell phones are acceptable and believe it or not, even necessary. In the world we live in today, having a cell phone in your pocket could possibly save lives, as it makes calling for help during emergencies much faster and more convenient than ever before. Also, cell phone use can be acceptable when someone is alone or has some free time on their hands, like during a lunch break at school or work. I see nothing wrong with using a cell phone in these situations. On the other hand, in most situations, the presence of a cell phone can be seen as both rude and disrespectful, as it displays a vast lack of interest and carelessness by the cell phone user towards their present situation. Cell phones are deemed unacceptable in many public places which include movie theaters, restaurants and even some hospitals. Also, at some events such as important ceremonies or business meetings, the use of a cell phone would be especially irresponsible and out of place. However, banning cell phones all together or installing cell phone jammers to limit the use of cell phones is a bit excessive. Although they may have some great benefits like preventing the use of phones during class time or during movies, they could be dangerous, as it would become very difficult to contact anyone during emergencies. In the end, the user of the cell phone should be responsible enough to know when it is or is not acceptable to use a cell phone.