This is the set up: Semi-trendy bar, two tables with two groups of friends, possibly having their get-togethers back in town after the summer hols.
Group 1: Girl running in and out of the bar, chatting away on her mobile. Not the 'we are here, come and join us' kind of conversation, but real virtual socialising and chitchatting.
Group 2: Guy seemingly oblivious of all the friends around him as his full attention is on whatever apps he happens to have up on his iPhone.
The mobile phone is a huge set back in human interaction. I mean real interaction. What's the point of going out? How about virtual bars where you bring your own drink to anywhere you like, log on to the apps 'iBar' and use your beloved mobile to make contact with old and new friends on a safe distance? I'm sure this is happening already, but clearly some people are struggling to find the 'iBar' as they continue to hit the old-style bars using the wrong communication channel.
(Note: While this is happening, I'm having a real interaction with Beautiful J at a neighbouring table. And my mobile? At home...)
Hajk & Hallrenovering
1 day ago
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