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?

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It is being argued that because people are spending more
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using mobile phones and computers, they are forgetting how to interact in a
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to
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situation. I disagree with
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opinion as I believe that interaction through the
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does not change significantly our communication skills. It is a fact that the use of the
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, since its invention, is growing substantially.
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technology is improving constantly, at an amazing rate, making access easier and cheaper every day. Nowadays, there is a huge variety of equipment allowing consumers to choose from a cheaper model to a very expensive one.
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, when mobile phones were launched in Brazil, there was a waiting list to get one and the price was almost the same as a car.
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, the telecommunication providers charged a very high fee. That
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changed and connection costs are more accessible. An illustration of
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the possibility to buy one month of
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access for around ten US dollars. As individuals had more access they increased the
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they spend navigating online.
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, spending more
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connected does not mean necessarily they are not allocating
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to meet their friends and relatives.
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, the
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used on mobile phones and computers could in the past have been used for reading newspapers, books on paper or playing games. Actually, the
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makes it possible for us to communicate with people that live far from us,
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creating more possibilities for interactions.
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, communications online require almost the same set of skills as
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to
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. To conclude, the increase in the usage of online equipment does give new options for spending
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but it does not have a negative impact on relationships.
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Topic Vocabulary:
  • erosion
  • interpersonal skills
  • overreliance
  • digital communication platforms
  • convenience
  • efficiency
  • social bonds
  • enhance
  • bridging long distances
  • fostering connections
  • age groups
  • adept
  • integrating
  • landscape
  • emotional intelligence
  • nuances
  • striking a balance
  • limitations
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