Describe an occasion when you lost your way.

Part 3 Follow Up Questions

1. How do people feel when they get lost?
   I think nowadays people don’t feel that stressed when they lose their way. Because they have
   mobile phones and navigation apps like google maps and apple maps to help them. Moreover, they
   can also call someone.
2. Are some people better at orienting themselves?
   Yes definitely, some people are just good with directions. I think they are able to draw a mental
   map or 3 D images in their heads and just follow it without any difficulty.
3. Are young people more reliant on their phones than older people to find their way?
   Yes, I think we are more dependent upon their phones. For example, some of my friends can’t read
   paper maps. But I think we can be good at it if needed to, its just that technology has made the
   requirement of reading maps redundant.
4. Are young people gradually losing their ability to orient themselves?
   I wouldn’t say that. Orienting ourselves is an innate ability, we all have that. It might be getting
   rusty because we don’t need to use it that much because of navigation apps but that doesn’t mean
   we have lost the ability to do so.
5. With mobile phones and these electronic products with navigation, is it difficult for people to get
   lost?
   There is no doubt that its hard to get lost because of maps, but people still do get lost. In fact,
   sometimes the apps are wrong and I get lost because they tell the wrong direction. In someways,
   our over dependence and trust on these apps is making it more likely for us to lose our way.
6. What kind of problems do old people have when they get lost?
   I think old people are not so comfortable with technology and so they might not be able to use the
   latest navigation maps that well. In India though, it is not a big problem because most people are
   very helpful and guide others with direction when asked for help.
7. Some people like to walk around without navigation, is there any problem?
   No, I don’t think it is a big problem, but it may waste our time. We may also enter areas which are
   not safe, but for a large part I don’t think its a problem.
8. How can people find their way when they are lost?
   They can halt and ask someone, or they can take the help of GPS (Global positioning system). Such
   apps are there in all the mobile phones and even installed in cars. They can also call someone and
   ask the way.
9. Do you think it is important to do some preparation before you travel to new places?
   Yes, it is definitely important. Without prior preparation, the whole vacation may turn out to be a
   fiasco. If one has booked hotels in advance, it can save time as well as money. By knowing about
   the weather of the place one can pack clothes accordingly.
10. Do you think it is important to be able to read a map?
    Yes, I think so. In places where there is no internet connectivity, the GPS will not work. Sometimes
    the battery of the phone may run out. Knowing how to read a map can prove to be an asset in such
    circumstances.
11. Is a paper map still necessary?
    Yes, definitely. A paper map can show much more details than a digital map can. Secondly, there
    are places in remote areas where GPS doesn’t work.
    
12. Why do some people get lost more easily than others?
    Some people are poor with directions, and so can get lost more easily.
13. How do people react when they get lost?
    The reaction of people cannot be generalised. Some keep their cool and think of a way to get out of
    the scenario. Others may panic. Some may even start crying.