With the invention of the internet, come the new spaces for people to socialise,
such
as social networks and chat rooms. Some people believe that these technologies allow them to befriend more people. Others argue that relationships should be established via real-world interaction.
Many within the general public feel that using cyberspaces to meet new people as the internet is beneficial as it eliminates physical barriers between them. Linking Words
For example
, when a distance is not an issue, people across the globe can communicate with others who live in other countries or even the other side of the world. Linking Words
In addition
, Talking with new friends via social networks or chatroom Linking Words
also
costs so little time, which Linking Words
instead
would be required for travelling and socialisation. Linking Words
This
makes it suit modern lifestyles which people are usually confined in their workplace more. Linking Words
Therefore
, people will have more opportunity to find a new friendship free from distances.
Others insist on the importance of physical interaction in establishing a new relationship as they believe it can be truthful than other forms of communication. To be able to trust someone as friends, certain amount of information is required. Linking Words
For instance
, there are many parts of body language which cannot be detected from online conversations Linking Words
such
as eye contact, gesture, and facial expression. Linking Words
Furthermore
, because of the presence of these additional social cues, meeting in person makes deception or hiding true intention more difficult. Linking Words
As a result
, people can trust the others whom they meet in the real world than whom they could not see each other.
In conclusion, it is clear that there are benefits and drawbacks from both making friends online and offline. Linking Words
However
, in my view, a truthful relationship that can be gained from real-world socialisation is more significant.Linking Words
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