tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640976037544204748.post8985154646106734496..comments2023-10-14T05:40:32.118-06:00Comments on Randall's ESL Blog - For ESL/EFL Teachers and Students: Cell Phones: A luxury (want) item or a necessity?Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger68125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640976037544204748.post-53474190146423393422019-05-14T23:45:53.064-06:002019-05-14T23:45:53.064-06:00Personally, I think that cellphones are a luxury f...Personally, I think that cellphones are a luxury for people who just want to show-off their brand-new phone to their family or friends. It is distracting for most people, the past few years we have seen many teenangers using a phone at the table while having dinner. The best way to fix this, it would be to set official age tiers of allowance to use or buy a phone. For instance, when the kid is younger than 18 years old, have the option to communicate and call up their parents, but also have an old-fashioned phone, this might help people and teenangers to not be distracted too often by social media that most sophisticated phones have now-a-days.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640976037544204748.post-90183570284905450072018-09-24T06:42:24.264-06:002018-09-24T06:42:24.264-06:00Personally, I think cell phones are something nece...Personally, I think cell phones are something necessity in our lives right now if it is used for safety and learning not anything else. If we don't have cellphones in these times, we could be in trouble with kidnapping,being lost without no one's help. And cellphones could be a really good way to learn and study, too. We just need to found a way to ignore games, and social medias on the phone. t50mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10533663241668124931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640976037544204748.post-58530302380073125372018-05-27T13:20:32.755-06:002018-05-27T13:20:32.755-06:00For safety purposes a cell phone is a must. It is ...For safety purposes a cell phone is a must. It is important to teach children and teenagers not to accept calls or messages from people they don't know. A software to control what they see should be in place .Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02159887069248604065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640976037544204748.post-50099394061933673812017-11-08T17:07:08.421-07:002017-11-08T17:07:08.421-07:00Well, I come from the Asian country. I can tell yo...Well, I come from the Asian country. I can tell you that in my country, the elder people usually live with the young people such as their son, daughter, or granddaughter... cuz most these kind of people don't receive enough welfare to make a good living. Manny of them who doesn't have any relatives have to make a living by themselves. As a result they become homeless peoplejacksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09489151519482563305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640976037544204748.post-10091758471337155102017-08-09T05:29:14.344-06:002017-08-09T05:29:14.344-06:00Everything is bad if you use too much. The theleph...Everything is bad if you use too much. The thelephone companies are like the insurance companies, you have to be carefull.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640976037544204748.post-84490316774076175952017-06-14T13:01:58.581-06:002017-06-14T13:01:58.581-06:00In my opinion, cell phone is a necessity. I heard ...In my opinion, cell phone is a necessity. I heard some people are suffering from social media. They notice that they always spend too much time on it even they agree that it isn't a good habit. However, I can always balance my life and my time with cell phone. I only use it when I need it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640976037544204748.post-77351325530168558722017-01-19T08:21:35.169-07:002017-01-19T08:21:35.169-07:00I think that cell phone is necesary at this moment...I think that cell phone is necesary at this moment for adult people and teenagers, but before to get it it's necesary to let them know the advantages, disadvantages and the risks that implicate to use the phone such as to give personal information at some pagesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640976037544204748.post-88404085519855161142016-07-24T17:00:07.392-06:002016-07-24T17:00:07.392-06:00Even if somtimes a phone makes children addicted, ...Even if somtimes a phone makes children addicted, cellphone is most important communication method for people.<br />especially, Among members of family, it is a method to check their children'safety.<br />addictionally, at an emergency situation, it is very helpful to notice their place or condition.<br />However, in my opinion, it doesn't need to contract some cellphone plans which can provork to overuse such as an unlimited text or free calling service ect. To sum up, the most important thing is that being mamaged from their parents. So Heenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640976037544204748.post-60625436841264734332016-06-05T23:54:33.119-06:002016-06-05T23:54:33.119-06:00In my opinion.I don't think smart phone is nec...In my opinion.I don't think smart phone is necessary for a kid.<br /><br />And there are some video game may obsess our kid and lead a bad effect for thier thought.<br /><br />Such as the violent gun-shot game.<br /><br />One of nephews is a good example for us. he is only 6 years old, and he can't even eat finely<br /><br />without playing smart phone at the same time. and he wear a thick glasses at his age....<br /><br />This is too shocked for me.<br /><br />My conclusion:<br /><br />Smart phone is good for adults. fast, convenience, smart.<br /><br />But it's really bad for kid. It would affect them physically and mentally. <br /><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07995966167242974829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640976037544204748.post-68701420574053280292015-01-12T15:38:36.541-07:002015-01-12T15:38:36.541-07:00I really love my cellphone.
Is not that I received...I really love my cellphone.<br />Is not that I received a lot of call or message, but it has my favorite music, so it's very important for me.<br />But it's true that the most of people use their cell phones like a way to scape from their realities. For example posting all the day differents photos or "selfies", that sincerely Who cares?<br />Using facebook,twiter or istagram ( i don't know how to write it) all day to talk with unknown persons.<br />In a lot of aspects cellphones are dangerous.<br />LuzkcAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640976037544204748.post-49301908586184626702014-10-16T03:16:53.361-06:002014-10-16T03:16:53.361-06:00Thanks for the listening! I enjoy the voices, so f...Thanks for the listening! I enjoy the voices, so funny.<br /><br />Greetings from MálagaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640976037544204748.post-70178369312224262652014-08-19T10:57:00.155-06:002014-08-19T10:57:00.155-06:00I love all the cellphone <3<3<3<3<3...I love all the cellphone <3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3 I love petsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640976037544204748.post-46275714791811794362014-08-19T10:54:33.799-06:002014-08-19T10:54:33.799-06:00I think then this are very bad because everybody n...I think then this are very bad because everybody need to be different with the rest of the people. She just do because the other girls have cellphone.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640976037544204748.post-31996464334020094362013-11-21T12:42:56.005-07:002013-11-21T12:42:56.005-07:00I think a cell phone as a necessity because if you...I think a cell phone as a necessity because if you are in trouble, you could just call for help or if your family is in another country you just call them and communicate instead of waiting for reply in email for weeks.<br /><br />KarinaKarina V.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640976037544204748.post-29775756739711453422013-11-18T11:09:30.899-07:002013-11-18T11:09:30.899-07:00Hello,
I am student from Lithuania. In my point of...Hello,<br />I am student from Lithuania. In my point of view, for many people cell phone is just a want nowadays. Take a look at the children of these days: many of them have the latest mobile phones models with the diversity of programs inside, which, I believe, children don‘t know even how to use many of it correctly or more – they absolutely don‘t need this. The mobile phone became just a luxury tool for many. Most are just sacrificials of commercials. On the other hand, a mobile phone covers so many life spheres nowadays, that it‘s really very comfortable to have it: you can do many things faster. What is more, it remained as the best tool to communicate with others and contact quickly, so it is worth to have it. In a nutshell, mobile phone is both a necessity and luxury item, but the most important thing is to use it appropriately, because what is too much is unhealthy for us :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10035141804898008271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640976037544204748.post-48781330699283236672013-11-18T10:06:09.522-07:002013-11-18T10:06:09.522-07:00I think that cell phone is a necessity that is use...I think that cell phone is a necessity that is used when you need to contact those who are in long-distance, in todays world it's just unchangable item.Editanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640976037544204748.post-41117178704607051002013-11-18T10:00:55.208-07:002013-11-18T10:00:55.208-07:00Cell phone is a necessity, which is needed in 21st...Cell phone is a necessity, which is needed in 21st century.Edvinasnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640976037544204748.post-59995732399642792302013-11-18T09:29:30.889-07:002013-11-18T09:29:30.889-07:00There are different types of people who use phones...There are different types of people who use phones in defferent ways.<br />Personally, I use a cell phone as a form of comunication because my job includes everyday communication with a lot of people from different places. <br />So for me, i think, it is a necessity.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13033989061364869810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640976037544204748.post-80626112488409520902013-11-17T07:39:38.971-07:002013-11-17T07:39:38.971-07:00In my opinion, the cell phone is a necessity. In o...In my opinion, the cell phone is a necessity. In our days it is important to have ability to call someone or to get message. You’ll never what can happen in the nearest future! Although, it shouldn’t be used for playing games or surfing the net because it can be bad for health (for example eyes). Also, sometimes cell phones can be quite expensive.<br />All in all, I believe that mobile phone is not a luxury but an amazingly useful technology item. <br />Evelina (Lithuania)<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640976037544204748.post-53196423292871180732013-06-05T05:48:33.475-06:002013-06-05T05:48:33.475-06:00Cell phones help us communicate better with our fa...Cell phones help us communicate better with our families and friends, unlike many years ago when people could only rely on ordinary post office. We can also travel with fewer worries since, for example, it is not a big problem if our car breaks down on a far-off road. A simple call should be enough to retrieve the problem. Mobile phones also provide us with additional security with regard to health problems. For instance, in an emergency case we don´t need to go the hospital, but an ambulance is usually available to assist us at home. However, the main advantage that they have brought us is the reduction in time. For example, nowadays we don’t have to move to leave someone a message unless our presence is required, but we have the option of calling from wherever we are.<br /><br />Nonetheless, in my opinion the use of mobile phones contributes to the loss of certain moral values, what might be specially damaging at early ages. Children who spend too much time using their phones might not be developing some social skills as much as their counterparts who don’t have access to electronic devices or who enjoy more time outdoors. Among those social skills I would point out the ability to meet new people or the ability to talk in front of a new group of people. With less importance, I would add the trend to misspell while they are doing homework or while they are at school; this is a clear consequence of having got used to texting on their phones not in a proper way. As a solution I would suggest that children should not be allowed to have a personal phone until they are 18; by that age they will have had enough time to have been personally and academically formed. And until that age, parents should control how much time their children use their parents’ cell phones and for what purposes. Asking children to cover part of the mobile phones bill cost it is a good way of making them realize how much sacrifice you have to make to pay for material things.<br /><br />Even though I consider cell phones very useful devices, it is true that many people use them not as a need, but as something for simple enjoyment. This is a result of living in our materialistic society which teaches us to buy new things to become a member of it. In other words, the current social system urges people to consume as much as possible. In the case of mobile phone, a one-year old cell phone could be seen as something out of fashion. Maybe, the time has come to stop and weigh up the advantages and disadvantages of the life style we are following.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10608601994649951203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640976037544204748.post-60038221199944667692013-02-12T12:21:08.823-07:002013-02-12T12:21:08.823-07:00 Nowaday technological devices are very important ... Nowaday technological devices are very important that is why I think every one of them offer us many ways of communication. However, I think one of the most useful is the cell phone for many reasons, and the first one in order to communicate especially when we have any problem as you mention in the video. In fact, we need to have one but you know that there are some people that can´t afford not even the cheapest. Estrella Betancourt Rnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640976037544204748.post-32549880328260768982012-09-09T22:31:59.650-06:002012-09-09T22:31:59.650-06:00In may opinion, cell phone has become the necessit...In may opinion, cell phone has become the necessity in the modern age. There are many services based on the cell phone, such as the on line ticket booking. Besides, many functions are included. You can take picture, listen to the music or watch the news. It is really inconvenient if you did not have cell phone with you. It's really hard to find the public phone nowadays. The cell phone is just like the computer. It looks like a new ,fashion toy, but would become a necessity with the age changed.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640976037544204748.post-71949428237562864922011-11-03T02:07:25.464-06:002011-11-03T02:07:25.464-06:00In my opinion cell phones are just feature of the ...In my opinion cell phones are just feature of the time as a device. But connection of the people in a short leg became a constant this days. <br />On one hand it's very comfortable to be connected in a quick way for businessman, for emergency cases, for each other support, getting information. It helps to live on the same page with the world. But on the other hand information exchange becoming faster each day and not everybody can adopt it. As a result it could destruct out physical and emotional health.<br />At the end of a day to have or not to have a cell phone it's up to us.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08388433154135454011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640976037544204748.post-69966157646029945462011-02-08T01:22:14.499-07:002011-02-08T01:22:14.499-07:00I think that everyone have the same idea about cel...I think that everyone have the same idea about cell phones but we always express our points of view by different words. Every new device which humans have been descovered has been used either in a good way or a bad way. And the cell phone is part of that, it's just invention and all the matter depends on our using of that invention. that's it.Ibrahim Mawdhahnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640976037544204748.post-52807729532987273972011-01-06T16:15:43.484-07:002011-01-06T16:15:43.484-07:00Hi Randall! First of all, thank you for your help....Hi Randall! First of all, thank you for your help. I'm using your page almost everyday since I have to take a test next december.<br />About the article, I'd say cell phones are very useful because we are not in the past anymore, when people spent long time without communicating each other. However, I consider there should be certain limits for use. As everything in life, technology has two aspects, it depends on how you use it.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03413156851961928834noreply@blogger.com