The introduction to technology has transformed the way people communicate on a daily basis. We use technology in different ways in order to get what we want. This growth is changing ways of communication and the connections that we are making. Although these new interactions have their positive influences, they have also negatively impacted face-to-face communication.
Many people are unable to tolerate long periods of time without the use of technology. People rely on it for everything; from paying their bills to interacting with friends. Facebook, Twitter, Yahoo – you name it, someone most likely has it. Many individuals prefer using technology to communicate for convenience, to avoid social awkwardness, or even to meet new people. For those who have already become engrossed in these interactions, it is important to realize the impact that is having on face-to-face. The use of technology plays a positive role in our busy lives because we are able to get more things done in a shorter period …show more content…
“Face to face communications have not decreased due to social media; digital media should not be understood as an impoverished version of face-to-face communication, but rather as a mixed modality that combines the elements of face-to-face communication with elements of written communication” (2010, p. 148). She believes that social media helps out with face-to-face communications. Rainie’s views coincide with this as well as he believes “The Internet allows us to be more networked and more assertive” (2012, p. 71). Social media is causing the culture of our society to change. Therefore, we can safely say that despite the possible downsides of technology, there are positive aspects of social media including the following: one can gain more information, and families and friends can stay connected miles, states or even countries away from one another, unlike any previous
Many people are unable to tolerate long periods of time without the use of technology. People rely on it for everything; from paying their bills to interacting with friends. Facebook, Twitter, Yahoo – you name it, someone most likely has it. Many individuals prefer using technology to communicate for convenience, to avoid social awkwardness, or even to meet new people. For those who have already become engrossed in these interactions, it is important to realize the impact that is having on face-to-face. The use of technology plays a positive role in our busy lives because we are able to get more things done in a shorter period …show more content…
“Face to face communications have not decreased due to social media; digital media should not be understood as an impoverished version of face-to-face communication, but rather as a mixed modality that combines the elements of face-to-face communication with elements of written communication” (2010, p. 148). She believes that social media helps out with face-to-face communications. Rainie’s views coincide with this as well as he believes “The Internet allows us to be more networked and more assertive” (2012, p. 71). Social media is causing the culture of our society to change. Therefore, we can safely say that despite the possible downsides of technology, there are positive aspects of social media including the following: one can gain more information, and families and friends can stay connected miles, states or even countries away from one another, unlike any previous