Paco Dennis
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Paco Dennis
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- Mid-Missouri
This is an example of how we used to communicate face to face most of the time ( phone too ), now we have the impersonal internet. This is extremely new to our species. This new way of communicating is taking many forms of adjustments, frustrations, fighting, loving, sparking 
, conveying context, etc....
"Conclusion
Overall, face-to-face communication fosters higher quality interactions than online communication. Is that to say the virtual world has nothing to offer in terms of socializing? Absolutely not. Online communication and social media should be used as supplemental to one’s social life. It should not, however, be integral or the sole source where one socializes and interacts with others. The internet, technology and smartphones have brought with them many benefits. They have increased work flexibility in some fields, allowed for people to remain in touch across continents, made life easier by congregating all necessary tools to pay bills, check emails, talk to loved ones etc. on one device. However, when it comes to our human need to socialize and connect with others, face-to-face communication is still required. In Lee et al.’s (2011) analysis, the researchers found that using the Internet for interpersonal communication had a negative impact on people’s quality of life whereas talking to a friend or family member face-to-face for just 10 minutes had a positive impact on quality of life.
In order to enhance our well-being, we need a healthy balance between our virtual and real worlds. While technology has been able to bring communities and people closer together, it is up to us to foster those connections and nurture them through old fashioned face-to-face encounters. It is vital for us as a human species to be able to continue to connect with others without hiding behind a screen."
Communication
, conveying context, etc....Communication: Online vs. Face-to-Face Interactions
5 minute read w/references"Conclusion
Overall, face-to-face communication fosters higher quality interactions than online communication. Is that to say the virtual world has nothing to offer in terms of socializing? Absolutely not. Online communication and social media should be used as supplemental to one’s social life. It should not, however, be integral or the sole source where one socializes and interacts with others. The internet, technology and smartphones have brought with them many benefits. They have increased work flexibility in some fields, allowed for people to remain in touch across continents, made life easier by congregating all necessary tools to pay bills, check emails, talk to loved ones etc. on one device. However, when it comes to our human need to socialize and connect with others, face-to-face communication is still required. In Lee et al.’s (2011) analysis, the researchers found that using the Internet for interpersonal communication had a negative impact on people’s quality of life whereas talking to a friend or family member face-to-face for just 10 minutes had a positive impact on quality of life.
In order to enhance our well-being, we need a healthy balance between our virtual and real worlds. While technology has been able to bring communities and people closer together, it is up to us to foster those connections and nurture them through old fashioned face-to-face encounters. It is vital for us as a human species to be able to continue to connect with others without hiding behind a screen."
Communication
This is a good analysis. Technology is a great tool, but a poor master although some have allowed it to become that. Technology has greatly increased both our exposure and our audiences, bringing forth the best and at times and places the worst that is in human nature. Communications on line are easy and liberating, but can be blind to subtle discernments and interactive judgements that face-to-face interactions allow.