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Social Media has helped us increase our virtual networks. This has isolated us physically, making us socially awkward in person. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give your opinion

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The advancement of technology has led to
the
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 growing dependence on social
media
. Even though
,
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this
 has helped us expand our social network, it has
also
 promoted a tendency of
self - isolation
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 and awkwardness during physical interactions. I agree with
this
 statement and
this
 essay will give relevant reasons to support my opinion.
Firstly
, the continuous use of social
media
 platforms has led to a habit of connecting with
people
 virtually.
This
 has
further
 resulted in changing our behavioral habits of socially interacting with one another and
hence
, makes an
in person
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 conversation with someone challenging and difficult.
Consequently
, virtual platforms are extremely addictive and have reduced our concentration levels of participating in society with
people
 around; as it is often noticed that we are still active on these tools during social events.
For instance
, Facebook and Instagram users are often observed posting pictures and videos during a live gathering rather than enjoying the moment with
people
 present during that occasion;
such
 instances usually occur during moments of total silence.
Secondly
, communicating through social
media
 is often misleading and does not portray the correct picture of who we are in reality.
This
 might result in an embarrassing meeting with someone because of which they might shy away from a
face to face
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 interaction.
For example
, profiles created on dating or matrimonial websites cannot completely depict who these
people
 really are and
therefore
, only a non-virtual meet can reveal their true personality and character. In conclusion,
although
 social
media
 platforms help us connect with many
people
 virtually, it has adversely affected our ability to interact with the world physically and
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also
fails
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 to represent our individuality.
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