In Taiwan, cell phones are really common. Lots of people use them. Even high school students bring cell phones to school everyday and call their peers who are just in the next classroom. At first, I wondered why cell phones were so popular among teenagers. Soon, I figured it out. They just want to show them off. They always hang their cell phone on a belt to let other people know they have money. I think the message behind that is quite clear. It shows they don't know how to value themselves.
On the other hand, the cell phone contributes a lot to our lives--honestly. I can not ignore the functions it serves. Therefore, I also own a cell phone in Taiwan. Actually, I seldom use it, only in emergencies.