Many people believe that social media platforms widen the gap between people. To a certain extent, I advocate
this
point of view.
On the one hand, it is true that social media helps to bridge the gap between people and encourage people to come together to solve problems. Linking Words
Firstly
, through social networking sites, people can stay in touch with their loved ones regardless of geographical distance. Some features of social media sites Linking Words
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as texting or video calls allow people to reach their friends and make visual interact no matter how far they are, which helps to improve the quality of relationships. Linking Words
Secondly
, social media is a tool to unite people and organizations across the world to tackle social issues. Linking Words
For instance
, ENV, which is a conservation organization in Vietnam, has a customized strategy to use social media as a tool to spread the message of protecting wildlife animals. Linking Words
This
campaign has engaged a lot of young Vietnamese people and they form a community to make a pledge not to use products from wildlife animals.
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On the other hand
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although
the rapid emergence of social media has greatly facilitated communication between people around the world, it Linking Words
also
has numerous detrimental effects on the relationships between people. The Linking Words
first
drawback is that social media can lead to a loss of physical connection. Many people are placing their real-life relationships with virtual connections as social media is considered a more convenient way to communicate and brings people a sense of connectedness. Linking Words
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loss of face to face interactions could push people away from their own community and lead to social isolation. Linking Words
In addition
, social media could be a major distraction in daily lives and interactions. Linking Words
For example
, in a gathering, young people often stick to their smartphone to check messages or notifications rather than engaging in actual conservation, which could lead to the destruction of relationships between people.
In conclusion, while social media can bring about some benefits regarding connecting people, it Linking Words
also
causes a reduction in face-to-face conversations and builds an invisible wall between people.Linking Words