In this day and age, digital gadgets（电子设备）have become a significant part of our daily lives. But while gadgets do make people's lives easier, there are things to look out for in using these technologies. One is how gadgets seem to be taking over people's social relationships.
You might have noticed how everyone is engaged in their gadgets during family gatherings or get-togethers with friends. While they are constantly clicking on their portable devices, real conversations are becoming rare..
So if you want to spend quality time with each other, you and your friends and family need to sacrifice screen time.
. When you're hanging out with your friends, make it a policy that all devices should be turned off. Of course, everyone should agree on this beforehand to avoid any misunderstanding.. This could also be a house rule when you have dinner with your family or during any other event with relatives.
Another option could be to turn devices on silent mode, just in case someone is expecting an urgent call or important text. It sounds simple, but turning our eyes away from the screen may be more difficult than you think. And while we may be able to cany on a conversation while playing a game, this multi-tasking is definitely going to cause a loss to the quality of the time we spend with others.
By removing gadgets in the background, you and your friends can focus on what's really important-spending time with each other.
A. Turning off your gadgets is a good first step.
B. They're also driving us away from people around us.
C. People can therefore concentrate on what they are doing.
D. It seems so natural to reach for your phone or device before doing anything.
E. They are used for a variety of tasks, whether it's ordering food or booking a flight.
F. And everyone must be willing to cooperate or else the purpose would be defeated.
G. Thus, the opportunity to strengthen connections might be disappearing.
