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I don't have a cell phone. Is something wrong with me?

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I don't have a cell phone. Is something wrong with me?

Earlier today I was filling in a form on a site and it required that I include my cell phone number. Well since I didn't have a cell phone I skipped over it and filled out the rest of the form. When I submitted the form it said you must fill in all boxes. Well, duh! I don't have a cellphone. So rather than make up a number, I chose to not give that company my business.

This brings me to my point. Is something wrong with me since I choose to not have a cellphone?

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I don't have anything against cellphones....

I just havent found a need for one.....yet.

You see I have a computer and a "real" phone at home. I only live 2 minutes from work and the store is just up the road. It never occurred to me that I may need a cell phone and I'm actually quite happy without one. I think I would hate being interrupted while driving or shopping.

It is kind of humerus to look at the facial expressions of people when I tell them I don't have a cell phone. But maybe I'm just weird. I never really had a desire to get one.

Okay, I admit it. I totally feel pressured to get a cell phone. Maybe I'm just being stubborn and I'm sure eventually I'll give in a get one, but for now I'm good without one.

Maybe you can convince me. I would love the feedback.

Here is my list of reasons why I don't have a cellphone

If you don't have a cellphone, please add to list. Tell us why.

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It makes you perpetually available.

I like my privacy and I don't like being interupte more...5 points

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I want to communicate with the person in front of me.

Have you ever been in the middle of a conversation more...2 points

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It encourages people to become a public menace.

Even though it is illegal to talk while driving pe more...1 point

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I enjoy looking at the shocked looks on the faces

when I tell them I don't have a cell phone.1 point

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Some people say that using a cell phone frequently is unhealthy.

Might be true. Publicidad en Internet more...1 point

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How annoying....

Everyone's Ring-tones going off at the wrong times more...0 points

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I cannot afford one...

Not everyone has money. Atlanta web design more...0 points

Reasons why I should get a cell phone.

Have a cell phone? Please add to my list.

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In case of emergency...

Yes, if there was an emergency....I would have the more...5 points

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To send text messages when you don't want to talk to.

1 point

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To play mobile games :)

1 point

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Good luck finding a phone booth

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Because everyone else does....

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If the power went out....

you would have the cell phone (battery)0 points

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To keep track of older parents.

Sometimes you just need to know where your folks are. more...0 points

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  • Helene-Malmsio May 14, 2012 @ 8:22 am | delete
    Yay! one more human being who doesn't have a mobile phone attached to them by an umbilical cord! I also get annoyed when Google for instance insists on confirming you ONLY by demanding a mobile phone number - IDIOTS! They have lost all my business over the years.
    It was with much joy and celebration that I disconnected my last mobile phone when I retired to work from home - no more being hounded wherever I went 24/7 - and I even screen my home calls so that I don't get annoying telemarketers!
  • ongoingwhy Apr 21, 2012 @ 12:34 pm | delete
    I haven't been using a phone for more than 2 years. I hardly use it when I had it either. To me, a phone just doesn't have much of a use. It's not like I am a owner of a multi-million business or a surgeon who needs to be contactable at all times. Also, there's the fact that it costs me money every month even though I hardly use it. Some people would probably tell me to use a pre-paid card, but frankly, I think that would be a waste too.
  • casiokerry1 Apr 11, 2012 @ 11:45 am | delete
    When I moved abroad, I needed the internet in my house, so decided to get a smartphone instead of a landline/broadband. This was my first cell phone. The only downside to not having a cell phone is its effect on social life. Most of my friends nowadays refuse to arrange a definite meeting place/time and always say 'text me when you are in town and we'll meet up'. Very annoying if you don't have a cell phone. I now send about 10 texts a month and make about 3 calls a month. Good job I'm on PAYG!
  • Never Answer Mar 15, 2012 @ 12:41 am | delete
    6 months ago I smashed my cell phone. Haven't needed one since. Hardly every used it when it did work. I had intermittent service anyway--often getting a missed call message hours or days later. My wife wants me to renew my service so maybe I'll get one again--and get more missed call messages 2 days later....
  • favored1 Nov 27, 2011 @ 10:42 pm | delete
    Up until 2 years ago I didn't have a cell phone or want one. The one I carry now is actually not mine, but my families so they can stay in touch. What ever happened to the days when I'll see you when I get home after work days? What makes us so important that we need to be at someones beckoned call? I don't know, but it seems I've given into it. Oh well.
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