[Shavkat]

After work, I turned off my phone to unwind, and I went to the park nearby to read my current book. Taking regular breaks from electronics and looking for calm, tranquil areas to rest are two effective strategies to unwind and recharge. I'll dedicate myself to finishing the book I started reading when I take a break from technology.

[sweerie_banana]

Turning away from gadgets lets you have a good rest. They produce some light that interest with someones sleep.

[Imran Noori]

Taking break is important not only from technology but sometimes in life you need to be calm.

[OldGuy]

Well, should I answer the title of the topic, or the content of your post?

In response to the title of your post:
People older than cell phones would easily be able to transition back to what we used to call talking in full sentences, face to face with others nearby. People born with all the more recent technology in place would be lost to gestures and shrugs if they even tried to speak to someone next to them. Come to think of it, you might even learn to pick up a pen or pencil and write something on paper.

If someone was across the room or farther than normal speaking voice could be heard, we used to be able to just holler loud enough for them to be able to still hear us, at least to get their attention and draw closer for what we used to call a conversation.

In response to the text of your post:
It is always good to take a break from the constant barrage of electronic communications. No matter the generation involved, you can eventually get burned out from the constant interruptions of all the various online communications that are common with today's society.

I'm almost surprised to see that you actually picked up a book to read. I thought books were just about forgotten among the younger generation. Glad to see that good old fashion pre computer technology still has a chance.

[Treborika]

I too do so and go to sleep to rest my body and mind for a while.

[Netherrealmer]

Watch a movie from the 1980s. The only communication are are walky talkies and landline. Watch a movie from 1920s, people use an older version of landline and telegram and snail mail is the communication.

[mrki444]

Worst effect would be money transactions. More and more stuff goes automatic. In case lack of advance technology, online shopping and card payment would stop.