Just the other day, I was reading an article in the New York Times. The premise of the article was how everyday human interaction has drastically shifted, in the light of modern technology. I have also spent the better half of my summer vacation, engrossed in the book "Reclaiming Conversation: The Power of Talk in a Digital Age," (a must-read) written by Sherry Turkle.

Through all of my recent findings/readings, the thought of the new way in which humans communicate with one another, in light of modern technology, really began to digest into my mind.

Some may consider it a blessing that my work environment allots me the opportunity to see two hundred, maybe even more people a night. While seeing so many people each night, I have realized one thing so many people are engrossed in their cell phones! Because my summer job is at a restaurant, the traditional idea of coming out to eat with friends or family would be to hold light dialogues with one another.

Sadly, while in the holding area of my job, I look out into the crowd of people and see a great number of them glued to their cell phones. The new thing that drives me nuts is seeing a number of young children in tote with an iPad in their hands. In fact, some parents will hand their children an iPad while at dinner, just so the child is distracted and entertained while out to dinner.

I am a firm believer that meals with friends and family should be the one moment in the day that people take the time to unwind. Checking e-mails, responding to a text message, and scrolling up and down your Instagram or Twitter feed can wait an hour or so, while we enjoy a meal with those that we love the most.

If I can offer any advice to my fellow readers, it would be to enjoy the moments and the company while you have them. There is nothing wrong with snapping a quick photograph to capture the moment. However, spending the majority of your social engagement on your cell phone should just be a thing of the past.