The use of social media is replacing face-to-face interaction among many people in society. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?

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After the introduction of different social
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platforms
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and excess use of those
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have changed the way
people
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used to interact. Many
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argue that it is disadvantageous as there is less face to face communication;
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, I am of an opinion that advantages are far higher than
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the disadvantages
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. One of the disadvantage
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often
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that
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there are less close relations among
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as almost everyone prioritizes online
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over friends and relatives.
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is very true if compared
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generation to the generation of
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decades back. In
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there used to be manual work everywhere and
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had ample time to spend good moments with family members.
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, with the passage of time, preferences have changed a lot.
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, I believe that social
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has provided convenience to everyone which leads to efficiency in doing different works. Many
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who need products that are not available within
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can get those products from abroad within no time. There is a group called Packr on Facebook. Users of social
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usually order clothes and perfumes in that group which are
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not available in Pakistan
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as Zara and H&M. Amazon
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doesn’t provide delivery services to Pakistan. So, social
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platforms
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provide greater convenience to
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users. Another compelling reason for holding my position is that
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social
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has provided opportunities to many
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. It
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a place where
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earn their livelihood by showcasing different skills.
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, a small computer shop that was only known to the
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of its surrounding is delivering products throughout
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Pakistan. It became possible only because of his wise use of social
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platforms
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.
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, he has expanded his business to a greater extent. To sum up, no doubt if social
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has changed the way of interaction between
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, it has
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provided benefits to
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people
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as convenience and different opportunities.
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Topic Vocabulary:
  • face-to-face interaction
  • geographical barriers
  • global community
  • cultural diversity
  • economic opportunities
  • superficial interactions
  • mental health impact
  • loneliness
  • depression
  • interpersonal relationships
  • real world
  • spread of misinformation
  • echo chambers
  • societal polarization
  • informed citizenship
  • constant connectivity
  • maintain relationships
  • fast and efficient
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