Hi,

I enjoyed reading your article about living without a smartphone. I’m a 32-year old man from Denmark, and I gave up my smartphone in September 2018. My phone now is also a Nokia 3310, and I fumble when writing text messages too, which makes me prefer to call people more often instead.
At no point have I regret giving up on my smartphone. I have more time on my hands and I find it easier to focus on everyday tasks and challenges. I notice how addicted many people are to their smartphones, when I’m out and about. Several times I’ve watched people bump into objects on the street or crossing red light, while looking down on their screen. It makes me laugh, thinking that I’m not in that trap anymore. Of course, a smartphone is a useful device, but many people have no manners when using it during social meetings, and/or their walking pattern often becomes unpredictable.

Do I miss out on something, by not having a smartphone? Yeah! a bunch of meaningless small-talk messenger conversations, and many photos that I don’t need to look at more than once.

How do I kill boredom? I’ve started reading more books + I’ve started collecting brain teaser objects/toys. Other than that I do “peoplewatching” (not in a creepy way) and I pay attention to weather and landscapes when I use public transportation. I also speak more to people than before.

As long as the law doesn’t force me to operate a smart-phone in my spare-time, then I don’t want one.

Thankyou once again and have a good day;-)