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Re: Why Don’t Nigerians Keep Their Phones In Their Pockets? by Ykc2(m): 6:42am On Jan 13, 2023

Stealing mobile phone here in austria now is like ancient stories ,

Re: Why Don’t Nigerians Keep Their Phones In Their Pockets? by luluosas(m): 6:48am On Jan 13, 2023

Oga, it's called HANDSET, not POCKETSET. Sense no go kill me. Abi I no try

Re: Why Don’t Nigerians Keep Their Phones In Their Pockets? by benqo01(m): 6:51am On Jan 13, 2023

You phone is more safer in d pocket,not you holding it someone can easily grab it and run away.

Una just dey shout go hold ur phone for computer village e go clear for ur eye

Re: Why Don’t Nigerians Keep Their Phones In Their Pockets? by benqo01(m): 6:52am On Jan 13, 2023

Your front pocket is safer.....

Re: Why Don’t Nigerians Keep Their Phones In Their Pockets? by Mcslize: 6:59am On Jan 13, 2023

Mustiboy:
Everywhere you go, people hold their phones in their hands even when they have absolutely no need for it and the phones would be safer being in their pockets or bags?

Is it some kinda show-off? Cause I could swear this act is more common amongst iPhone users. Are they trying to make a statement? “Oh see the phone I use? I’m not doing too bad”

One thing I’ve noticed is that you’ll hardly find people with broken-screen phones or an entry-level smartphone holding them in their hands this way.

I overheard a Bet9ja boy narrating to his coworker how the respect he gets from folks in his neighborhood has skyrocketed because he now uses an iPhone 13.

Is it a Nigerian thing? Or na so dem dey do world over?

It seems you are not in Nigeria? Don't you know that if you put your phone in your pocket and you always ply public transportation, they can steal it from your pocket if you're not smart?

Try putting your phone in your pocket continuously and watch if boys won't move the phone from you without you knowing. So, it's better you hold it in your hands. I have lost a phone just because I put it in my pocket and entered a public transport at s time.

They moved the phone from me without me knowing. It was when I alighted that I realised I have loose guarded. You can't live in Nigeria and not be smart with your possessions.

If you dey this Naija and u still dey reason like this eh, they go too outsmart you.

Re: Why Don’t Nigerians Keep Their Phones In Their Pockets? by Kenneth419(m): 7:06am On Jan 13, 2023

Lol.. They have never collected that guy's wallet in his pocket.

Re: Why Don’t Nigerians Keep Their Phones In Their Pockets? by Allisgud: 7:10am On Jan 13, 2023

Mustiboy:
Everywhere you go, people hold their phones in their hands even when they have absolutely no need for it and the phones would be safer being in their pockets or bags?

Is it some kinda show-off? Cause I could swear this act is more common amongst iPhone users. Are they trying to make a statement? “Oh see the phone I use? I’m not doing too bad”

One thing I’ve noticed is that you’ll hardly find people with broken-screen phones or an entry-level smartphone holding them in their hands this way.

I overheard a Bet9ja boy narrating to his coworker how the respect he gets from folks in his neighborhood has skyrocketed because he now uses an iPhone 13.

Is it a Nigerian thing? Or na so dem dey do world over?

u don analyze the matter finish,90% of people using iphone that's the reason why they buy it

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Re: Why Don’t Nigerians Keep Their Phones In Their Pockets? by Kayberg: 7:23am On Jan 13, 2023

For Lagosu, dem do me strong thing when I been dey keep my phone for inside my pocketu. But now, guy man don wise up.

Inside bag for Oshodi underbridge, you go carry backpack, pass, enter motor before you realize say them don open your bag as you dey waka dey go.

I have lost 4 phones for keeping them in my pocket.

So OP, if you are in Lagos, if you are not wise, street will teach you to.

Re: Why Don’t Nigerians Keep Their Phones In Their Pockets? by nedzuby: 7:27am On Jan 13, 2023

Mustiboy:
Everywhere you go, people hold their phones in their hands even when they have absolutely no need for it and the phones would be safer being in their pockets or bags?

Is it some kinda show-off? Cause I could swear this act is more common amongst iPhone users. Are they trying to make a statement? “Oh see the phone I use? I’m not doing too bad”

One thing I’ve noticed is that you’ll hardly find people with broken-screen phones or an entry-level smartphone holding them in their hands this way.

I overheard a Bet9ja boy narrating to his coworker how the respect he gets from folks in his neighborhood has skyrocketed because he now uses an iPhone 13.

Is it a Nigerian thing? Or na so dem dey do world over?

Pickpocket once collected my phone in Ikeja but was lucky to noticed it immediately. So since then my phone is safer in my hand whenever it am in Ikeja or crowded place

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Re: Why Don’t Nigerians Keep Their Phones In Their Pockets? by albanikeh001: 7:27am On Jan 13, 2023

Mr OP, almostz everywhere in the world, people hold their phones in their hand. Name one Hollywood celeb you know that puts their I phone in their pocket

Re: Why Don’t Nigerians Keep Their Phones In Their Pockets? by Pimine: 7:32am On Jan 13, 2023

Emeskhalifa:
Make I put am for pocket come forget am inside car abi, or make pickpocketers carry am abi

U try

Or make I put am for pocket come fry my balls lol. Anyway, I dey put am inside bag if I carry bag, else na for hand I dey hold am and dem no born anybody papa to try collect am grin

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Re: Why Don’t Nigerians Keep Their Phones In Their Pockets? by Kollabo419: 7:43am On Jan 13, 2023

Nna mehn

I put it inside my pocket because of oshodi boys

Thank you ��

Re: Why Don’t Nigerians Keep Their Phones In Their Pockets? by Kollabo419: 7:44am On Jan 13, 2023

Nna mehn

I put it inside my pocket because of oshodi boys

Thank you

Re: Why Don’t Nigerians Keep Their Phones In Their Pockets? by udomma1005(m): 8:14am On Jan 13, 2023

Pocket set.... No
Hand set....... Yes
Do you still need an oracle to clear your doubts?

Re: Why Don’t Nigerians Keep Their Phones In Their Pockets? by udomma1005(m): 8:17am On Jan 13, 2023

Pimine:

Or make I put am for pocket come fry my balls lol. Anyway, I dey put am inside bag if I carry bag, else na for hand I dey hold am and dem no born anybody papa to try collect am

Calm down, nor dey gyrate too much. When your time done, dem go collect you, forget all this James Bond & Jackie movies wey you dey watch! grin

Re: Why Don’t Nigerians Keep Their Phones In Their Pockets? by Pimine: 8:23am On Jan 13, 2023

udomma1005:

Calm down, nor dey gyrate too much. When your time done, dem go collect you, forget all this James Bond & Jackie movies wey you dey watch!

Lol. You follow for people wey wan obtain me? Unless say you carry weapon you no fit obtain me.

Re: Why Don’t Nigerians Keep Their Phones In Their Pockets? by Olorirenimi1(f): 8:24am On Jan 13, 2023

Dem never show u pepper b4, keep ur fone in ur pocket at ur own risk in Lagos �

Re: Why Don’t Nigerians Keep Their Phones In Their Pockets? by EniyanNla: 8:25am On Jan 13, 2023

BleedGraphix:
Here in Awka, it's more safe to hold your phone on your hand than pocket because of very professional thieves.

You mean upper iweka?? Can't forget the day I lost my s20 ultra to pickpockets couldn't sleep that day

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Re: Why Don’t Nigerians Keep Their Phones In Their Pockets? by Nobodysboo(m): 8:26am On Jan 13, 2023

Both show off and pick pockets

Re: Why Don’t Nigerians Keep Their Phones In Their Pockets? by virginchaser(m): 8:28am On Jan 13, 2023

If i am not with a car, phone stays inside body pouch or inner pocket.

Re: Why Don’t Nigerians Keep Their Phones In Their Pockets? by Magnoliaa(f): 8:36am On Jan 13, 2023

Mustiboy:
Ode, I use an iPhone

No, you don't. grin

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Re: Why Don’t Nigerians Keep Their Phones In Their Pockets? by Magnoliaa(f): 8:44am On Jan 13, 2023

IGoComotYaTeeth:
You dey whine Tinubu's awawa boys, their pickpocketing skills is second to none

Re: Why Don’t Nigerians Keep Their Phones In Their Pockets? by anyilalaz: 8:48am On Jan 13, 2023

Mustiboy:
Everywhere you go, people hold their phones in their hands even when they have absolutely no need for it and the phones would be safer being in their pockets or bags?

Is it some kinda show-off? Cause I could swear this act is more common amongst iPhone users. Are they trying to make a statement? “Oh see the phone I use? I’m not doing too bad”

One thing I’ve noticed is that you’ll hardly find people with broken-screen phones or an entry-level smartphone holding them in their hands this way.

I overheard a Bet9ja boy narrating to his coworker how the respect he gets from folks in his neighborhood has skyrocketed because he now uses an iPhone 13.

Is it a Nigerian thing? Or na so dem dey do world over?

I doubt and bet myleft ball that the guy using iPhone 13 has no landed properties anywhere. Perhaps he's even renting a house.

More often than not, in a public space, it's safer to hold your phone by hand to avoid story that touch.

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Re: Why Don’t Nigerians Keep Their Phones In Their Pockets? by Fortune118005(m): 8:53am On Jan 13, 2023

If you are in Lagos and you are not wise, the streets of Lagos will teach you wisdom!
If you want your phone to be in your pocket, let your hand also be in the same pocket with the phone to avoid stories that touches the heart!

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Re: Why Don’t Nigerians Keep Their Phones In Their Pockets? by everythinggirly(f): 9:00am On Jan 13, 2023

Omo, I think it's very important to hold it.

Re: Why Don’t Nigerians Keep Their Phones In Their Pockets? by Isabi4lov: 9:15am On Jan 13, 2023

It seems you're not staying in Lagos , phone that was just a week old , those people showed me welcome to Lagos despite the phone was inside my bag , the one I'm using presently is given me serious headache , I received Christmas gift from them lipsrsealed

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Re: Why Don’t Nigerians Keep Their Phones In Their Pockets? by Emeka71(m): 9:17am On Jan 13, 2023

frankman365:
It's called Handset for a reason...

I believe is because of pick-pockets.

Re: Why Don’t Nigerians Keep Their Phones In Their Pockets? by Ufedolove: 9:18am On Jan 13, 2023

I don't keep my phone in my pocket because:

It tends to get hot
It is safer in my hands
I check time and notifications frequently

Re: Why Don’t Nigerians Keep Their Phones In Their Pockets? by luizpippo(m): 9:42am On Jan 13, 2023

It was from my pocket those Up Iweka miscreants removed my phone inside Keke, that won't happen if i held it.

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Re: Why Don’t Nigerians Keep Their Phones In Their Pockets? by BRATISLAVA: 9:59am On Jan 13, 2023

Magnoliaa:

No, you don't.

You should ask the model and if it was purchased 3rd used.

Re: Why Don’t Nigerians Keep Their Phones In Their Pockets? by IMPARTIAL: 10:01am On Jan 13, 2023

Some knowledgeable people hold phones in their hands because of radiation from them which has been established in some quarters as detrimental to one if the phones are put in your pocket.

Re: Why Don’t Nigerians Keep Their Phones In Their Pockets? by Nate2014: 11:13am On Jan 13, 2023

ruggedtimi:
Which country dey put phone for pocket?? Chinese or u.s...Except north korea

na so i pocket phone go rally..the phone disappeared ..now na touchlight phone i dey use..abeg wisdom is profitable.

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