I've never had one. I had to use somebody else's once and I couldn't figure it out. I had them dial for me - and then I couldn't hear very well. It was distressing.
They need to improve the technology. And I'll need to remember to keep a toothpick with me at all times to push the buttons with.
Psh, I could do it no sweat. My mother's boyfriend took my cell phone all summer, anyway, so I was without it for even longer than you'd think. Besides, no one calls me anyway. xD Not after my mother freaks about me using minutes. My friends get scared.
i have one, but don't use it except when necessary. I talk on the phone too much at work and using just another phone is more than I care to do, so I prefer not using it more than I have to.
My cell phone is like a leash, tying me to my office. When I'm out on the road, I'm only a phone call away, so to speak. And that's the way they like it. It must be. They gave me the phone.
We use our cell phone for making long distance calls so I would miss that part.
I don't like carrying a cell phone because it always seems to go off at the wrong time and I can never remember how to silence it. I only have one because our doctor insisted that each family member have one to use in case of medical emergencies (which happen a bit too often).
My daughter panics if I don't answer my cell phone. I think she imagines the worse, me be loaded into an ambulance! Ah the perils of a creative mind.
I'd be in Heaven! Cell phone is required for the job, but I could do without it very easily. No one calling? No one asking me for something they could look up or figure out for themselves? No annoying ring demanding, answer, Answer, ANSWER?
I couldn't do it. I broke my phone on thursday night, the screen was totally useless and no one could hear me unless I was on my blue tooth. I dont write numbers down ever (not even my parents or boyfriends) and I freaked out. The cell phone company decided to be jerks about it (long story) so I ended up paying 60 bucks to have my boyfriend overnight his old phone to me.
I would feel lost and confused and start banging my head against the wall. I no longer have a land line, my only connection out is my cell phone which is always within 10 feet of me in my house.
I'd never miss it. Only have one because the company issued it to me and insists I carry it. Before I had the company phone, I had one I carried in the car for emergencies only, and only used it once to call triple A for a flat tire. I simply never give out my cell phone number. Because then, you know, like, people could call me and stuff. And I value my 'away' time. I consider them no different than those ankle bracelets they issue criminals. I don't want to be monitored and available at all times.
Wow, what a wide array of opinions! Considering how many people I see who seem to be talking on their cell phones nonstop, I'm amazed at how many who say they could do without them and not surprised by how many who say they'd freak without their phone.
I think age is a large factor in this too. I have had a cell phone since I was 12 where as most of the older users have spent most of thier life using land lines.
Wendy I understand about the kids. Our son has a "Pay as you Go" phone and he has to earn the money to pay for it. Even so, he has it on him ALL the time, don't know how he'd manage without it!
Not me. To me a cellphone is just an "electronic leash". Honestly, there are so many things that people have just because they can but I really try to think if "just because I can" is reason enough. I DO understand not having a land line, though.
For some people, a cell phone is both easier and more practical than a land line. When our son was working out of state and on the road all the time, he had to have a cell phone.
I travel 100 miles 5 or 6 days a week so I need it in case I break down. Plus I use it for long distance, I could go without it but it would be scary, especially in the winter when roads are bad.
I hate my cell phone! I leave it off unless my kids are visiting their biological father (restraining order, legal issues) so the court guardian can call if she needs to. When I had it on all the time I got telemarketers, the school calling over piddly things, work called, etc. I almost never remember to charge the darn thing.
I just went without my cell phone for 10 days. Its battery died and Radio Shack said they hadn't carried that one for two years (phone is 4 years old).
I just called for messages once a day and eventually dragged myself over to Verizon for a new phone. Only bummer was wanting to transfer my contact list to the new phone.
First part of answer: "Oh, we can do that for you for $10." Cool.
Second part of answer: "Of course, the phone needs to be working. We can order a battery for $50." Not so cool.
John, I had the same experience. Think it's a racket? I could live without mine, I carry it so my kids can reach me, but I make few outgoing calls. Though it would have come in handy the time we got separated at Disneyland....
I could live without it, but I would not like it. I use it to keep in contact with my family. It also comes in handy when I get separated from my husband in the store.
We don't have a land line, so it would be an issue. However, I have lived without either before and made it through.
I just don't use the phone much period. I don't answer it unless it is my mom or my BF and I let messages sit there for weeks. I do like to have access to it for emergencies though. I have a history of anaphylactic shock, so it is more or less imperitive that I be able to call 911.
Stephanie -You use the phone when you get separated from your husband in the store? I don't know why that strikes me as funny especially when there are superstores and I can imagine that happening. Some of those places are HUGE!
I have a cell phone for emergencies only. Fortunately I've had no emergencies - never needed to use it. I'm also a hardy camper and lived up to two weeks my friend's ghosttown without many modern conveniences - so I can live without running water, flush toilets, electricity....and much more if I have to. Sometimes you just need to get away from all the modern stuff and simplify for awhile - it helps you put your head together, I think.
I'm one of those older folks who could do without one, but I've had one for a couple years and dam if I don't find the darn thing useful. I agree with a number of the previous posts. You don't HAVE to have one, but it's often a good thing to have. It's great when you go someplace with other people and you go in different directions. When you want to find them, you just call or vice versa. It's also a great place to store all your phone numbers. I haven't used my address book in months, and no matter where you are, you can call someone and not worry about finding a phone booth and enough change to feed the thing. I could do without it, but I wouldn't if I don't have to give it up.
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They need to improve the technology. And I'll need to remember to keep a toothpick with me at all times to push the buttons with.
Now, take away my internet, and then we might have a bit of a problem...
I don't like carrying a cell phone because it always seems to go off at the wrong time and I can never remember how to silence it. I only have one because our doctor insisted that each family member have one to use in case of medical emergencies (which happen a bit too often).
My daughter panics if I don't answer my cell phone. I think she imagines the worse, me be loaded into an ambulance! Ah the perils of a creative mind.
Sheer delight.
I broke my phone on thursday night, the screen was totally useless and no one could hear me unless I was on my blue tooth. I dont write numbers down ever (not even my parents or boyfriends) and I freaked out. The cell phone company decided to be jerks about it (long story) so I ended up paying 60 bucks to have my boyfriend overnight his old phone to me.
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Irritates the heck out of other people, but whatever!
I have had a cell phone since I was 12 where as most of the older users have spent most of thier life using land lines.
My kids? They would curl into the fetal position and go catatonic. grin
I understand about the kids. Our son has a "Pay as you Go" phone and he has to earn the money to pay for it. Even so, he has it on him ALL the time, don't know how he'd manage without it!
Not me. To me a cellphone is just an "electronic leash". Honestly, there are so many things that people have just because they can but I really try to think if "just because I can" is reason enough. I DO understand not having a land line, though.
For some people, a cell phone is both easier and more practical than a land line. When our son was working out of state and on the road all the time, he had to have a cell phone.
I just called for messages once a day and eventually dragged myself over to Verizon for a new phone. Only bummer was wanting to transfer my contact list to the new phone.
First part of answer: "Oh, we can do that for you for $10." Cool.
Second part of answer: "Of course, the phone needs to be working. We can order a battery for $50." Not so cool.
I just don't use the phone much period. I don't answer it unless it is my mom or my BF and I let messages sit there for weeks. I do like to have access to it for emergencies though. I have a history of anaphylactic shock, so it is more or less imperitive that I be able to call 911.