Few people under 30 will be able to imagine a time before the (0) EXISTENCE (EXIST) of mobile phones. Neither will they be aware of the 1HARM effect that many people predicted text language would have on young people’s language skills.
Interestingly, linguists nowadays believe that expressing oneself clearly in texts is evidence of a good 2GROUND in grammar and sentence structure. Mobile phones are credited with encouraging people to communicate more. They can also provide 3REASSURE to people who are alone in dangerous situations. Some people use mobile phones as a kind of barrier to unwelcome social contact; texting can signal your 4AVAILABLE to other people in the same way that wearing sunglasses and headphones does.
Some issues with mobile phones are still 5CONTROVERSY. Talking loudly on the phone while on public transport is thought to be rude and 6CONSIDER by many people in the UK. However, a significant 7MINOR of people still do it, despite the sighing and other obvious signs of 8APPROVE from their fellow passengers.