To explain how one can strengthen personal relationships
to explain why attention to one's
phone can hurt relationships
to inform about the policies that
restaurants have for cell phone use
to present a similar situation
that logically proves the point
to provide a solution to the problem
of preoccupation with cell phones
to state an overall thesis governing
what is argued in the essay
Text Statement
Purpose
This habit is hurting relationships
and shortening attention spans.
Without eye contact, it is nearly
impossible to be fully engaged
in the conversation.
You would not walk away while
someone was talking without
saying anything.