Social Impact in Australia
Today, Mobile Phones are used by over 800 million people worldwide and Australians are well in on the Phone action. In fact 94% of Australians help make up that 800 million.
With statistic like that, it’s impossible that Mobile Phones and the instant connection they provide are not helping to change the society and culture we witness in Australia.
Why are phones as highly valued in the lifestyle of the average Australian? Well as modern lifestyle pressures the average Australian to become busier and be on-the-go more often than not, the reality of this hectic existence is that getting in contact easily and immediately with people allows us to remain very social, when we could be miles away.
The fuel the growing communication technology industry is the desire to be more alert on what’s happening while still being able to work and live and the industry provides just that. Now you can get plans allowing you to text and call people unlimited for a monthly payment.
The most common plan is the subscribe plan, while pre-paid plans and concentrated for those under the age of 25.
Among the social ladder, the mobile phone is not only a tool but also an accessory. People who have more expensive and new Mobile Phones are considered to be reasonably wealthy and well-connected while those who have old out-dated phones can be presumed to not be in much need of a phone or cannot simply afford one. This has slowly driven the nation to not only use recent technology out of need but want of good status.
It also can double as a symbol of a social butterfly. Those who spend more time on phones will appear more obviously social than those who do not.
Social etiquette refers to how and when using a phone is considered acceptable when in social and formal situations, and how a phone interacts with this social world.
Not only this, but also what manners are to be used when you are using a mobile phone to communicate with others.
A notable idea is that as the older generation still clings proudly to the traditions they grew up with, using a mobile phone when attending a formal social event, especially a meeting or family dinner, using the Phone is considered rude as it shows a lack of respect for the hosts and people around you.
In regards to etiquette when using Mobile Phones, it falls much into alliance with when is the correct time to contact people, for example calling someone in the middle of the night is unheard of if it’s not important or from a close friend. Also why and how often should also be thought about. The likely hood is if one does not know a person too well, texting them non-stop all day may get a bit annoying.
There is much more that can be considered when on the matter of social change, like how different the cultured has evolved by instant communication and also how humans have adopted the changes that phones give us.
What is assured is that the swift evolving culture of today will continue to change and be changed by instant technology, hopefully it will be change for a more educated and accepting society.
With statistic like that, it’s impossible that Mobile Phones and the instant connection they provide are not helping to change the society and culture we witness in Australia.
Why are phones as highly valued in the lifestyle of the average Australian? Well as modern lifestyle pressures the average Australian to become busier and be on-the-go more often than not, the reality of this hectic existence is that getting in contact easily and immediately with people allows us to remain very social, when we could be miles away.
The fuel the growing communication technology industry is the desire to be more alert on what’s happening while still being able to work and live and the industry provides just that. Now you can get plans allowing you to text and call people unlimited for a monthly payment.
The most common plan is the subscribe plan, while pre-paid plans and concentrated for those under the age of 25.
Among the social ladder, the mobile phone is not only a tool but also an accessory. People who have more expensive and new Mobile Phones are considered to be reasonably wealthy and well-connected while those who have old out-dated phones can be presumed to not be in much need of a phone or cannot simply afford one. This has slowly driven the nation to not only use recent technology out of need but want of good status.
It also can double as a symbol of a social butterfly. Those who spend more time on phones will appear more obviously social than those who do not.
Social etiquette refers to how and when using a phone is considered acceptable when in social and formal situations, and how a phone interacts with this social world.
Not only this, but also what manners are to be used when you are using a mobile phone to communicate with others.
A notable idea is that as the older generation still clings proudly to the traditions they grew up with, using a mobile phone when attending a formal social event, especially a meeting or family dinner, using the Phone is considered rude as it shows a lack of respect for the hosts and people around you.
In regards to etiquette when using Mobile Phones, it falls much into alliance with when is the correct time to contact people, for example calling someone in the middle of the night is unheard of if it’s not important or from a close friend. Also why and how often should also be thought about. The likely hood is if one does not know a person too well, texting them non-stop all day may get a bit annoying.
There is much more that can be considered when on the matter of social change, like how different the cultured has evolved by instant communication and also how humans have adopted the changes that phones give us.
What is assured is that the swift evolving culture of today will continue to change and be changed by instant technology, hopefully it will be change for a more educated and accepting society.
SOURCES
http://www.google.com.au/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=2&cad=rja&ved=0CCkQFjAB&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amta.org.au%2Ffiles%2FThe.Impact.of.the.Mobile.Phone.on.Work%2FLife.Balance.Final.Report.-.March.2008.pdf&ei=lgR2UP3bJ9KeiQfcloFI&usg=AFQjCNEjFkbMNN_SXaecsjHSFxsIYjRv_Q
http://workathomemums.hubpages.com/hub/Social-Etiquette-Cell-Phone-Etiquette-Rules-and-Table-Manners
http://www.dmwmedia.com/news/2006/12/14/12-unwritten-rules-of-cell-phone-etiquette
http://workathomemums.hubpages.com/hub/Social-Etiquette-Cell-Phone-Etiquette-Rules-and-Table-Manners
http://www.dmwmedia.com/news/2006/12/14/12-unwritten-rules-of-cell-phone-etiquette