Some people think that with the increasing use of mobile phones and computers, people lose the ability to communicate face to face. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Through the innovation of the technology, individuals are spending more

time

on electronic devices. Some argue that it is weakening our communicating ability in person. From my perspective, I completely agree with

this

view. To start with, a

face

to

face

conversation is an interpersonal skill which takes

time

to practice. With the growing amount of use on electronic devices, individuals seem to spend more

time

behind the screens rather than interacting with a real person which leads to a loss of related abilities.

Moreover

, addicted mobile phone users tend to stick to use the devices even when exposed in social environments or occasions

instead

of socializing with others.

Secondly

, tele-communication programs allow more

time

to compose ideas and words while a real-

time

face

to

face

conversation is more likely to require instant problem solving skills responding to the counterpart. Without enough practice, it is unlikely for individuals to be proficient in

such

ability and achieve a successful

face

to

face

discussion.

On the contrary

, it is undeniable that the development of technology

also

provides information about how to improve verbal skills when communicating in person. And when encountering conflicts, communicating through mobile phones or computers could decrease the impulsive talk by allowing more

time

to think.

However

, the benefits mentioned above do not seem to outweigh the negative fact that the ability of communication conducted

face

to

face

is declining today. In conclusion, even if there are merits brought by new technology, I firmly agree that the tendency of loss in

face

to

face

communication skills cannot be overlooked.