Many people make friends through social sites and chat rooms. Others believe that it is not a good idea to make friends without meeting them face to face. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Communication through the
internet
has become an essential part of our lives. It is common to have a pen-friend living in another country without even meeting them. A segment of society is convinced that these kinds of friendships can lead to adverse consequences. Others, however
, believe the opposite. The following paragraphs will analyze both views and explain my support of the latter view.
The internet
makes it possible to find like-minded people
and build lasting relationships. More specifically, in online group chats of certain topics, individuals have more chances to meet someone who shares their interests rather than at the workplace. Because the internet
connects people
from all around the world. As a result
of communicating with like-minded people
, individuals will less likely fall into depression and feel lonely. Moreover
, it is a good opportunity for disabled people
to make friends. Later, people
engaged in these kinds of relationships can meet each other and become best friends or even a couple. For instance
, my friend met her husband on the internet
3 years before meeting him in person.
On the negative side, people
are different, some may have bad intentions. For example
, individuals may become victims of cyberbullying, identity or personal information theft, and etc. It is difficult to identify the bad intentions of others without seeing them. Nevertheless
, I believe that vigilance and intelligence can effectively help to tackle this
issue. Therefore
, people
should take basic precocious measures to ensure their financial, mental and physical safety.
To conclude, although
making friends online has some potential threats, it gives more opportunities to meet good people
from other countries. People
should be cautious.Submitted by shoira.shakirovna on
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