Phubbing has taken over their lives! The end is near ...

by Shirley Marie Bradby

March 23, 2017

Phubbing has taken over their lives! The end is near ...
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Do you know the English word "phubbing"? It is a recently invented expression that describes the tendency and the act of snubbing someone in favor of a smartphone!

Yes, phubbing, which has become a widespread phenomenon, is the habit of behaving as if what we read or see on our smartphone screen is more important than listening to what a flesh and blood person --- who is right there in front of us -- is saying. 

This very well-made video clip makes us reflect on this phenomenon and the effect that phubbing has on interpersonal relationships.

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