Why you don't have a Smartphone?

This question was naturally posed to me for the past many years by many people who just got to know me. 

And the previous question people liked to ask was why I don't have a handphone...

The first question I wanted to ask them is why should someone get a smartphone? Why a person need a smartphone in the first place? If the answer is because a lot of people are using it, and it would be outdated not to use it. Or is because it would be harder to contact me without it. I would gladly bang that person's head on the wall.

One simple reason that one person doesn't hold one because he could not simply afford it. They don't have wealthy parents to buy them a phone, let alone to pay their phone bills every month. And being a student, is just simply impossible to get one. 

If that person is paying their own phone bill, then I keep my mouth shut. Otherwise, that person should just keep their mouth shut.

A person should just ask why they need a smartphone. In the past, when handphone began to be popularized, many people who got it said it was really convenient and people are more connected and contactable. Yes, that is without any doubt. However, when smartphone began to rage in like a storm, some smartphone users began to criticise handphone users uncontactable. What is this bullshit. Just because someone can't whatsapp or line is uncontactable? Seriously they should just ask themselves since when they are uncontactable when they are holding a phone? 

Yes. Many people got used to the convenience and the benefits of group messenger service. But can't some form of compromise be done to those not in whatsapp group? Seriously. 

And yes. With the introduction of mobile internet roaming, people are spoilt with convenience. And the benefits seem limitless. But do spare a thought for those who do not feel a need or simply can't afford to use one. They are still less well off people out there. Smartphone seriously is not everything.