*In many cities an increasing number of people do not know their neighbours and there is lack of a sense of community.* *What are the causes of this problem?* *How can it be solved?*

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These days, the number of
people
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who do not know their neighbours has been increasing and the sense of community is lost. The main reasons are the excessive use of social
media
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and
busy
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the busy
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competitive
life
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people
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are facing, but there are ways to solve problems. In
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essay, I will discuss those problems.
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, social
media
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is now rapidly developing and are well-known by not only children but
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adults. Making
friends
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online boosts an individual's confidence and self-esteem,
people
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usually feel shy and awkward when talking to new
friends
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in virtual
life
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,
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happens with those who have a lot to say but hesitate to speak up for fear of rejection and racism and social
media
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minimizes that risk. Social
media
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brings
people
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safe feelings, allows them to express themselves and it becomes easier to make
friends
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or speak up about things they couldn’t speak
in
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real
life
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.
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,
people
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preferred making
friends
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through online learning better than talking in front of
people
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.
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,
people
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are living an especially busy and competitive
life
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, works are now more competitive
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people
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work more hours and decrease their talking time with neighbours. Children no longer have good times playing with their neighbour’s
friends
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when facing more homework and pressures at school, not only that they have to face but
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high expectations on academic levels from their parents.
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, adults and children are forced to stay at home rather than spending time interacting with their neighbours
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as visiting home or having dinner together. In conclusion, the excessive use of social
media
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and busy competitive
life
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are the main obstacles that lead to less
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in
neighbourhood
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the neighbourhood
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.
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, with community support and a personal will to interact with each other,
people
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can break all these community barriers and create more meaningful relationships with
people
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in their neighbourhood.
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