I couldn’t help but notice the dire state of conversation during a recent dinner function.
Picture this: a table of eight friends, each one engrossed in their mobile phones, completely oblivious to the delicious food placed in front of them.
It seems that the art of engaging in a genuine conversation with another human beings is on life support. In fact, I fear that soon people won’t even bother talking to each other at all!
But the struggle doesn’t end there.
Navigating through town has become a perilous adventure, with pedestrians glued to their screens, oblivious to the world around them. They stroll in a straight line as if it’s their divine right, while the rest of us perform acrobatic manoeuvres to avoid colliding with them.
Believe it or not, the statistics are staggering.
Last year alone, approximately 1900 pedestrians sought medical treatment for accidents caused by walking and texting simultaneously.
And get this: a few years back, a 14-year-old daredevil fell a whopping eight feet off a bridge while attempting the dangerous feat of texting and walking!
So, here’s a challenge for you.
The next time you dine out, take a moment to count the number of phones being used at the table.
Trust me, it’ll be an eye-opening experience.
And if you find yourself agreeing with my observations, well, let’s just say I told you so!