It's no news that gadgets like Smart phones , portable computers , Ipads are the happening things in our society and this gadgets have allowed social connections to be more easier as people don't need to visit physically their friends and family before communicating and with apps from facebook, twitter, whatsapp and 2go communication is more cheaper and cost effective .

However, as much as these things are good and fantastic ideas are they really taking away real socials discussions from people? Gone are the days when you are on a bus ride you get to chat up with fellow commuters but now people are just so busy with their gadgets. A friend narrated how bad he felt when he was in bus travelling down to the east and the lady sitting next to him was totally oblivious of his existence apart from the greetings they shared at the start of the journey all through the 7-8 hours journey the girl was starring at her phone and just smiling to herself thus shutting out the people in her surroundings and hindering healthful social connections or talk.

Also, I have always had to seize friends’ phones or tell them to keep it in their pockets when we go outing. What's the essence of us sharing a moment while all through that period you are staring at your phone and leaving physical based conversations out?

Communication is not only about sending texts or calling but what about your body language, eye movements, the way you say the words and the pitch the words were delivered all these makes communication not only interesting but also effective.
Question : Are these gadgets taking us away from real physical discussions?