The question of whether public places like libraries, shops, and public transport should prohibit the use of phones. While others argue that to provide safety and convenience, phones should be used everywhere, I subscribe to the idea that they can disturb others and may create an unpleasant environment.
Proponents of the idea that phones should not be banned cite various reasons to support their stance. On the one hand, using phones plays a crucial role in terms of safety and communication. People may need to call family, check maps, or handle urgent situations, so phones should always be available. Apart from that, it is also obvious that such bans can be difficult to control strictly in public places. Given these circumstances, it comes as no surprise that phones are vital devices on which people can rely.
Despite these arguments in favor of mobile phones promoting safety, they pale in comparison with the negative effects. Initially, in places like libraries, people need quiet silence, but using phones or scrolling through loud reels in such places can interrupt others. As a result, people not only cannot focus on their tasks but may also waste their time scrolling. Furthermore, if phones were banned, it could promote social awareness and public etiquette, which is something people are looking forward to today. For example, if people do not use their phones on transport, they can become aware of their surroundings and offer seats to older people, which helps reduce anti-social behavior like ignoring others or being absorbed in screens.
In conclusion, although phones can make it easy to stay in touch with others in emergency situations, they can be more harmful if used in libraries and can make people disrespectful toward others.