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In today's world, everyone's so clued into their iPhones…

“In today's world, everyone's so clued into their iPhones, and communication is going by the wayside as far as one-on-one is concerned. It's very seldom that I walk into a room and parents make their children say hello and have a social grace with one another.” quote by Phyllis Smith
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“In today's world, everyone's so clued into their iPhones, and communication is going by the wayside as far as one-on-one is concerned. It's very seldom that I walk into a room and parents make their children say hello and have a social grace with one another.”

Phyllis Smith

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Overreliance on smartphones erodes face‑to‑face social skills, reducing polite greetings and personal interaction.

In simple terms: Phones reduce personal interaction.

Key Takeaway

Encourage in‑person connection.

Themes

technology social skills communication etiquette modern life

Mood

concerned observational

Type

reflective social commentary

When to use this quote

  • classrooms
  • family gatherings
  • public spaces
  • digital detox

Key Concepts

psychology media studies sociology

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we balance tech use and personal contact?
  • What habits foster better social grace?
A Different Perspective

Some may argue phones also enable new forms of connection.

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