Essay: Should you use your phone in a public place?
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Nowadays, most of us take our mobile phone with us everywhere. However, should you always put your phone away when you are out, or is it acceptable to use your phone when you are in a public place?
There are many reasons why you should not use your phone in public. To begin with, it is not polite to have a private phone conversation when you are in a restaurant or at the library because it can disturb other people. Furthermore, our friends can feel ignored when we are talking on our phones. For this reason, it's better to keep your phone on silent and pay attention to the person you are with rather than text someone who is not even in the room. Finally, although mobile phones are very useful, they can be dangerous. How many times have you seen someone walk across the road while looking at their phone and not paying attention to what is around them?
Having said that, it might be very important to keep your phone switched on. For instance, if you have missed the train and you want to tell someone you are going to be late. What is more, you sometimes need to use your phone to ask for help if you have a problem. For example, you might need to call an ambulance.
To conclude, it is generally best to avoid using your phone in public but there are times when it is necessary to contact someone, especially in an emergency situation. Personally, I believe it is usually better to take your phone with you when you go out but only use it in public when it is really important.