The art of conversation is a dying one, and I witnessed this first hand while out to dinner the other night.

A group of six friends were around the table, every single one of them on their mobile phone while their food was in front of them.

Holding an actual conversation with another human being, face to face is becoming a dying art. I am convinced that before long people won’t actually talk to each other at all.

It’s also becoming a hazard to walk through any town or city in Wales, too, without dodging people who are walking and texting at the same time.

They seem to think it’s their divine right to walk in a straight line while everyone dives out of the way to let them through!

It has been reported that around 1500 pedestrians were treated for accidents caused while walking and using their mobile phone. A patient included a 14 year old boy who actually fell 8ft off a bridge due to texting and walking at the same time.

Next time you’re eating out, count the number of phones being used around the table. You’ll be surprised!