Interpersonal Skills for the Digital World

“More than three billion people worldwide now use the internet (Time), and 80 percent of them access if from their smartphones” (Smart Insights). A smartphone is a mobile phone that performs many of the functions of a computer, typically having a touchscreen interface, and much more. There is an abundant amount of smartphone brands out there in the world and while they all cost different prices, they all perform the same job. Each person uses their smartphone for various reasons, whether it’s for work or to make calls or texts. Smartphones have changed society in various ways, both good and bad. Although countless individuals think that smartphones have ruined American society, smartphones have actually benefited society because of more safety precautions, information on hand, and entertainment.

The use of mobile devices has become so commonplace today that you can hardly step out your front door without them. We have become tethered to technology. Our dependence upon this technology is not the problem, how and where we choose to use it is.

Chatfield (2015) expressed that, “We began to weave constant availability into our conception of public and private space; into our body language and everyday etiquette (“I’ll get there for midday and give you a ring”)” (para.8); such statement made me agree with the author. We are constantly using devices to be up to date with the latest happenings anywhere, anytime, in which persons have become emotionally attached to their devices. It is important to be aware of current events and so it makes it convenient to always be connected. Also, another point made by the author was that, “…digital technologies mean my relationships with others and the world are extended and amplified beyond anything even my grandparents knew” (Chatfield, 2015, para.14). Although digital technology was invented for a faster and more efficient ways to communicate, it has made our lives less physically connected with others due to the lack of physical interaction. In the past, our grandparents had the pleasure of having verbal communication through physical connections, in which they were able to pick up on social cues, for example: facial features, gestures, body language and proximity; however, at present communication takes place with the connection of the internet with little to no social cues (Stewart, 2013). Digital technology is currently and

In today’s society, the use of mobile devices has taken over our lives in every way possible.

The 21st century has given us a whole new way to communicate with other people. We now have mobile phones that can do just about anything. We can make instant calls to anywhere in the world, send e-mails and text messages, and access social media to connect with friends and family. All of these methods of communications are in the palm of our hand. It still costs money to have this luxury but we no longer have to pay per word or minute anymore. Because of the many benefits of cell phones, they have become one of the most relied on pieces of technology ever

Today’s technology-based society is plagued with an over abundance of mobile devices. These devices now control our homes, our transportation, and our

Mobile phones and texting has made a huge impact on our society today. With everyone from elementary school kids to senior citizens owning a cellular device. Even though mobile apps and texting is easier and faster we are pulled away from our community and families.

Initially, the telephone replaced the telegraph. Today, cell phones and smartphones have replaced the telephone. In fact, cell phones and smartphones are the desired communication methods worldwide. The use of cell phones and smartphones has increased in recent years for two primary reasons; its portability, and the fact that it allows people to stay connected just about anywhere around the globe. In addition to functioning as a traditional telephone, cell phones and smartphones also provide some of the following benefits: sending text messages to other users, making video calls (i.e. Skype), accessing E-mail (i.e. Gmail and Hotmail), and browsing the Internet and social networking websites.

I. Introduction: What if every cell phone in the world crashed? How would society communicate? How would one know when someone’s birthday is without getting a notification for it? Some people wouldn’t even know when to get up each morning. Thirty years ago, these questions would be easily answered, but it would have taken separate resources to solve each issue. Most tasks nowadays, however, are done by using this single device. The overuse of cell phones in modern day society has caused quite

Cellular phones have become widely and easily available since the mid -1980s and their use has increased amongst the most emerging countries since then. Due to high-tech expansions, innumerable changes have been done on the mobile phone devices; therefore improving its efficiency. There are 6 billion people throughout the world whom have access to a cellular phone, whether it is for personal use or business. The average American spends 619 minutes a month on a cellular phone (Blumenstock, Eagle, 2012, p.1). The upsurge in the use of handheld mobile phones has mostly stemmed from the need to take care of personal business transaction while driving. We as people have a narrow capacity when it comes

In modern times a mobile computer is a common sight. A simple smartphone has more computational power than the large computers used at universities in the early days. Industries are continuing to introduce mobile computing technologies at a rapid pace whilst improving upon old ideas. Laptops nearly as light as a notebook are affordable to the average student or citizen and roughly 77% of Americans own a smart phone. [2] Mobile computers can be taken just about anywhere and in every condition. “We're at the point where anyone armed with a current model smart phone or tablet is able to handle almost all of them at-home—and even at-work—tasks without needing anything else.” [7]

Mobile phones and technology have come a long way over the years, people’s lives have become more demanding and they rely more and more on technology, it has had a big impact on our everyday life: our relationships, social movements and education. The mobile phone has become one the most widespread and popular pieces of technology of the past few decades. ‘Worldwide there are now over 1.7 billion cell phone accounts, 600 million more cell phones services than fixed lines.’ (Castells et al. 2007 as cited in Bittman, M, Brown, J, Wajcman, J, 2009) Over the past decade, the information and communication technologies (ICTs), especially the Internet

Information and communication have changed rapidly during the past decades, both hardware, software and networking. Many communication devices are smaller and easier to use and are more convenient. For example, smart phones, PDAs, portable computers, iPad, and tablets are important tools for study so having them smaller and easier to use is of great value.

For the last thirty years, mobile phones have become a major contributor towards communication, and it has been an essential device to many people. The introduction of car telephones came in the 1980s, and the use of hand-held and hands-free devices has increased quickly.

Since the beginning of the industrial revolution, the world has become a smaller place. The time used to travel to far distances has diminished; with the growth of new technologies, traveling and communicating have become simple daily tasks for many people. Through the growth of global communication, people have become closer to others across the globe, and business has gone world wide. One invention that came along with the technological revolution is the cell phone. Cell phones allow us to be reachable anywhere at anytime, letting us communicate even during travel. As time becomes more valuable for people, the importance of accessibility to communication also increases. With cell phones, the communication and