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And before you could take them with your camera. I don't see how the enjoyment would change.
Because people would be reacting to the pictures you are taking which would involve you chatting on your phone and not worrying about the people around you .
We aren't big into holidays here . We aren't doing anything . My husband is from Europe and daughter is a teenager getting together with her friends at the beach right near out house , so no. I think I may even have some alone time today . The traffic in my city is so bad you just dont want to fight it to go anywhere - even on the 4th of July .
It's a little easier to do things by yourself now that we are in the social media/cell phone era. Twenty years ago it would have been a little difficult to be part of a public celebration since you wouldn't have anyone to chat with at the event. Now it doesn't matter because you can act like a photographer and take pictures with your phone so it wouldn't be as awkward.
Actually, it's way more difficult now. I'm only 31, but the contrast from even ten years ago is remarkable. And not in a good way. Pre-smart phones, people actually talked to strangers, often out of necessity, but often not. Now, they don't. I'm shocked you'd argue the opposite.
Actually, it's way more difficult now. I'm only 31, but the contrast from even ten years ago is remarkable. And not in a good way. Pre-smart phones, people actually talked to strangers, often out of necessity, but often not. Now, they don't. I'm shocked you'd argue the opposite.
I;m talking about people who are not comfortable talking to the strangers and can now use their phone to handle being alone at a public event.
Because people would be reacting to the pictures you are taking which would involve you chatting on your phone and not worrying about the people around you .
Why even go to a parade if you're just going to be on your phone the whole time?
I am going through this now as I am over 35 and all my male friends are married. Some moved to new cities and the other are just with their wife and kids. Recently a female friend got married in May and I no longer hear from her so I guess I need to make new friends or start dating again. lol
Get used to this.
I am quite a bit older than you and all my married friends have long ago stopped calling. There was never an issue when they were just dating and I'd be invited to hang out in large groups. But now: no wife, no kids - good bye.
All of my closest friends have long since moved away and while we talk all the time I never see them.
- and no, I do not have plans on the holiday. I will get down to see the fireworks in town. That's it.
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