TASK
SMS: classify the following statements in pros and
cons
(do the exercise in your notebook)
· Driving and texting is extremely dangerous. Truck Driver Paul
Browning ran over a pedestrian due to texting whilst driving. Focus
on the windscreen, not your LCD screen, and avoid potentially fatal
accidents
· Each message is like being in on a secret. It's a confidential
one to one that is completely exclusive. Just don't send the wrong message
to your Mum.
· It can be addictive: A Scandinavian chauffeur once checked
into rehab due to his 200 texts a day habit.
· It's direct and immediate. No waiting for hours while you wait
for someone to return your voice message.
· It's discreet, unlike loudly talking into your handset in public.
We've all seen the Trigger Happy TV sketch... no more shouting 'Hello?
I'm at a funeral, yeah, can I call you back?'
· It's generally cheaper than a long phone call, although once
you're hooked you probably will have to cough up (see The Cons).
· Sending messages in social situations, like a romantic meal
for two, can seem rude and unwittingly give your companion the impression
you are bored beyond all limits of human restraint with their conversation.
· SMS messages eliminate social barriers like extreme shyness,
and other things that ordinarily stop you talking to that special someone.
· 'Text messaging is killing the pub quiz as we know it' was
a rumoured title for a Super Furry Animals album. A good point, and
remember that some boozy competitors won't tolerate it, often physically.
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