"phub·bing
the practice of ignoring one's companion or companions in order to pay attention to one's phone or other mobile device."
This word (new to me) and it's meaning is a true reflection of current scenario. Our vocabulary is increasing exponentially to accomodate our associated behavioural changes in this ever evolving world heading towards digitilization.
Phone snubbing is phubbing. It tends to be rude and inconsiderate behaviour. There are other gadgets too - TV, laptops. Just wondering whether we will have these new words soon - TV-ubbing, Lap-ubbing etc. Not to forget social media too- Insta-ubbing.
Feeling bemused by this advancement, where the darker side of human nature has dedicated words to it's credit.
Time to keep one's mind open in this fast paced evolving world. The way this world is moving, I fear soon we will have this new word-
nat-ubbing # nature snubbing. It gives me goose bumps to think what will be the consequences if nature starts ignoring humans -it's companion.
Time to pause and think! Is this true modernization? In today's time, one has invested more faith in robots than the creator # humans. Robots are being made incharge in many fields. Work is going on in decision making power and emotions too.
Pray we stay away from phubbing and all words with suffix " ubbing."
Choose your words carefully. As what you are not changing, you are choosing.
Happy reading, happy sharing.
Love,
Juju.