On one hand, I accept that the use of mobile phones can sometimes be antisocial. Firstly, these devices might interfere people ‘s ordinary lives and study in some cases. For instance, the noisy sound from a smart phones can interrupt a lecture, which affects the concentration of students, because that is an very inappropriate and impolite behaviour in a public place. Secondly, using mobile phones also indirectly impacts communication between human beings. Since individuals currently tend to spend more time on social media apps on the phones, they seemed to have less time to interact with others face to face.

On the other hand, I can’t agree that mobile phones should be banned because of these two facts. The first one is that, for the majority of uses, mobile phones provide them with easy and convenient communication with updated functions that nothing else can offer. For example, oversea students can use mobile phones to make phone calls or even video calls with their family. Secondly, the useful applications on the phones can provide maps and weather forecast function, which can make people’s lives become easier. Additionally, New smartphones enable users to pay all kinds of bills such as electricity and water fees effortlessly when they are occupied in the workplace, thus saving time for work or leisure.

In conclusion, unlike smoking which is definitely harmful to smokers and the environment, mobile phones can benefit people if they are properly used. Therefore I do not think it is advisable to ban mobile phones, but guidelines about how to use them in a civilised way are essential.