Do you ever feel guilty for screening phone calls even though you aren't the slightest bit busy?
I've caught myself on numerous occasions feeling pangs of guilt as I silenced the ringer on my phone, opting not to talk to the caller on the other end. But when I take a step back and think about it, I don't think there's anything wrong with that. Sometimes I'm just flat out not in the mood to chit chat, and I think that's perfectly okay.
I think the guilt is stemming from the fact that I know the person on the other end knows my phone is with me about 99% of the time, and usually (because my life is not that exciting) I'm available.
Frankly, I find it somewhat liberating to leave my phone behind from time to time. It's like I can disappear for a while and no one can find me. I'm left with my full attention on my family, or friends, or even my own thoughts. I think it's a healthy escape from the almost too-connected world we live in today.
March Madness 2018
8 years ago
the way communication is changing in our society, we are always in contact with people, facebook, twitter, and especially cell phones. in pre-cell phone days, there were plenty of times when you were unavailable. now, you are always with our phones, so i think it is ok to choose when you want to talk and when you don't.
ReplyDeleteand i agree, i LOVE leaving my phone behind sometimes.
no wonder you never answer when I call...
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