Mobiles...the greatest invention ever??
When I was back in Canada, I thought people were too obsessed with cell phones but that's nothing compared to Australians. Now, I realize that a great Canada invented the telephone but Australians have taken this whole cell phone craze to a whole new dimension. I'm starting to wonder if they have actual land lines here. Originally I thought cell phones, or mobiles as they call it here, were just extremely popular with the students. It made sense because Canadian students are like that too. Students usually sublet a place for a year or less and travel back and forth from home. So getting a mobile instead of a land line makes sense. That's what I figured was happening here. But people don't even ask for a phone number, they always ask specifically for a mobile.
The other day, I was telling one of my new baseball teammates that I wanted to go watch some softball. She plays softball on Saturdays and there was suppose to be a top level softball game before hers. So I told her that I was going to try to get a bike by then and hopefully head down to the field on my own. She asked for a mobile and I told her I didn't have one but I do have a house phone number. Then she was like, oh too bad you don't have a mobile because then I could pick you up. In my head I was like what?? What's wrong with calling me on a house line?? Whatever, I'll let it go...I should stay and get some studying done anyways.
The next day, I went with my friend to get some info on this bike package that the school was offering. She had gone earlier that week and left them her house phone number to contact her with the details. When we got there, they kept telling her that they had tried calling her a couple times but the number she gave them didn't work. Whatever, if you hear the phone ringing that means it's working. Just because no one picked up it doesn't mean the phone isn't working. She decided to get the package and they again asked for a mobile. When she said she didn't have one they turned to ask me for one. Why are you asking me?? I'm not getting the bike. Just because I happen to be with her then, it doesn't mean I would be around to relay her messages on my mobile. There's nothing wrong with her land line. Geez....
So I'm wondering what is the craze with mobiles?? I understand that it's convenient but it shouldn't replace a land line. When I call someone, I usually call to see if they're at home first before I call their cell phone. Come on, when someone's not home it usually means they're busy. They're usually out and about. For myself, if I'm not at home it usually means that I'll be in class so I wouldn't pick up my mobile anyways. So why does it matter if I have one or not?? Don't get me wrong, I have nothing against mobiles I just don't understand the craze here. It's like you must have one. I'm getting asked so much about it that I'm starting to feel bad about not having one.
The other day, I was telling one of my new baseball teammates that I wanted to go watch some softball. She plays softball on Saturdays and there was suppose to be a top level softball game before hers. So I told her that I was going to try to get a bike by then and hopefully head down to the field on my own. She asked for a mobile and I told her I didn't have one but I do have a house phone number. Then she was like, oh too bad you don't have a mobile because then I could pick you up. In my head I was like what?? What's wrong with calling me on a house line?? Whatever, I'll let it go...I should stay and get some studying done anyways.
The next day, I went with my friend to get some info on this bike package that the school was offering. She had gone earlier that week and left them her house phone number to contact her with the details. When we got there, they kept telling her that they had tried calling her a couple times but the number she gave them didn't work. Whatever, if you hear the phone ringing that means it's working. Just because no one picked up it doesn't mean the phone isn't working. She decided to get the package and they again asked for a mobile. When she said she didn't have one they turned to ask me for one. Why are you asking me?? I'm not getting the bike. Just because I happen to be with her then, it doesn't mean I would be around to relay her messages on my mobile. There's nothing wrong with her land line. Geez....
So I'm wondering what is the craze with mobiles?? I understand that it's convenient but it shouldn't replace a land line. When I call someone, I usually call to see if they're at home first before I call their cell phone. Come on, when someone's not home it usually means they're busy. They're usually out and about. For myself, if I'm not at home it usually means that I'll be in class so I wouldn't pick up my mobile anyways. So why does it matter if I have one or not?? Don't get me wrong, I have nothing against mobiles I just don't understand the craze here. It's like you must have one. I'm getting asked so much about it that I'm starting to feel bad about not having one.
posted by Sub29 at 10:59 PM
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