Phubbing? First time I hear about it. The smartphone or should I say, the world wide web, does open a whole new world to many people world wide for sure. It can be and probably is great for many of us. But... it is not the real world plus it should not rule your life. If you are not able to have a normal conversation with thr people around you there is something wrong for real. I feel very annoyed most people are checking their phone every second every where. Mainly living their life by it.
It is sad to discover time after time they do not listen to 1 word you say at all.
Spouse, children, friends.. all busy.. it is no fun any longer to be around with them. All geeks of the internet life.
For those who are single and lonesome it probably is a great friend. They can go out for a drink with their cell phone without feeling miserable. Who uses his phone is indispensable right?
They say it becomes a very real addiction to check your phone all the time. It could leave you flustered and panicked when you are unable to check it. But that is a story for another day.
I know that kind of people very annoying (most of the times I leave mine at home, something other people do find annoying as well).
Looking forward to that story.