Staff writer claims technology is destroying communication skills
By: DALILA KAHVEDZIC
Staff Writer
Talking to anyone and feeling like she is listening these days seems almost impossible when she has a cell phone or any type of technological device in her hands. What is the point of having a conversation with somebody if she is just going to say “mhm” and nod her head the entire time, or sometimes not even respond because she is too caught up on her phone? Technology has made life easier in some sense, but it has also impaired many peoples’ ability to listen, and to believe they are appreciated.
Technology is beginning to destroy communication skills without even realizing so. Everyone at some point has had to tell somebody to “hold on” or “wait a second” while quickly taking a selfie or respond to a text. Sure there are instances where a response is needed immediately, but those seem to be getting more and more rare. Going out to dinner with family or friends is less personal; everyone seems to be using their phone more than actually enjoying time with each other.
What ever happened to just sitting and talking, without having to constantly check a phone? Try to imagine the last time a whole hour was spent with somebody without a phone being checked for some useless reason. It is hard. Wanting the latest technological advances … the best phones, the best TV’s, the best laptops is absolutely normal, but that does not mean it should take over our lives to the point others feel unappreciated or let it consume our lives.
The world is so beautiful and has many spectacular things going on a daily basis, yet many fail to recognize that because they are too caught up with their mobile devices. So let us give it a rest and try to enjoy the actual world for a while, rather than trying to live it through a glass screen.
