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Summary Of Charles Fisher Cell Phones And Social Graces

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Summary of “Cell Phones and Social Graces” Charles Fisher opines in his article “Cell Phones and Social Graces” how he mourns the demise of courtesy and civility caused by cell phones. He is not a Luddite, and he uses some technology himself. Fisher acknowledges the benefits and usefulness that cell phones possess. He is annoyed at how cell phones are used so slavishly, and the rudeness people exhibit while using them.

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