Has social media destroyed face-to-face communication | Word of Mouth | Episode 3

Has social media made you more awkward? As we’ve moved away from the phone call in favour of DMs and texts, in some ways we are as connected as we’ve ever been. But are we losing touch with our real-life friends when we take conversations online? We tap in, aiming to figure out how the internet has affected the way we communicate and socialize, and if it’s too late to go back.

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[operator]

I weep softly for the future of humanity.

[pamela]

Emojis are emotions in a picture yes! Any text can be misinterpreted by our own experience but emotions are one language in itself. 👡 if this shoe means something other than a shoe please tell me.

[chamboyette]

Social media has really destroyed face to face interaction.

[YBA]

Many thanks! You’re doing good work. All the best!

[jomo]

Interesting information presented as the language is moving in a opaque direction

[BradleyJames]

When talking. You can hear a persons mood. You can hear them smile. Texts emails and hard copy letter writing etc must be well constructed and thought out appropriate and crystal clear with or without emojis or acronyms to avoid any misunderstandings. Also post and ghost if it affects your mental health or eliminate or ignore the likes vs dislikes and the comments. Or stay off social media or take breaks. I prefer not talking on the phone unless its appropriate and I am in the mood. Also tech savy prefer electronic vs non prefer verbal communication generally speaking. Cowards haters trolls and bots hide behind the computer screen so don't be easily offended or take things seriously always have an open mind and give the benefit of a doubt. Agree to disagree in a civil manner. Cancel culture needs to stop.

[jomo]

The lack of reality along with historical context haha

[BradleyJames]

We as humans are becoming digital dummies. We need to learn and retain old school ways before technology and the internet in case of a disaster that knocks out the power grid and fries all non protected electronics for a very long time.

[jomo]

Haha texting used to bad mouth people close to you hiding their truths from those close round us haha