The use of social media, such as Facebook and Twitter, is replacing face-to-face contact with many people. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?

It is argued by some that advanced technology equipment in

communication

, especially social media has a negative effect on the direct interaction among

people

. In my opinion, the disadvantages of

this

trend outweigh the advantage. There is no doubt that

people

derive substantial benefits from gaining access to

the

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social networks.

Firstly

, the

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of using technological devices gives users countless opportunities to exchange socially.

For example

,

Facebook

,

Twitters

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Twitter

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and Zalo are platforms

which

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allow

people

instant messaging and one can easily contact others by transforming information into

Facebook

, Messenger regardless of geographical barriers. It is convenient for those who live far away from their loved ones.

Secondly

,

communication

facilities available on

Facebook

are powerful tools in enhancing

the

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productivity's work.

For instance

, in the field of economy, business managers can easily provide customer service, answer sales

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questions

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and even upload new brands of the company through social networking

service

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.

As a result

,

this

can result in quickly and efficiently exchanging information rather than holding

the

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private meeting.

However

, there are some existing drawbacks of

communication

equipment abuse to direct interaction in real society. In the digital age, with the emergence of other social networking websites,

people

are disappearing and replacing the traditional way of interaction with electronic ones.

For example

, it is common to see many youths make cycle virtual

friend

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friends

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online via

Facebook

or Zalo

instead

of gathering at a small shop for their meeting.

This

can lead to isolating

people

from other social members,

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the sense of community and even

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a serious feeling of pain and mental health problems when making strange

people

.

Secondly

, the ability of

people

such

as literacy skills and social

etiquettes

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are gradually declining due to the lack of the informal way of transmitting the message and social exposure.

For example

, the majority of youngsters prefer making their feelings and emotions by using emoticons and abbreviations rather than expressing themselves through their verbal or gestures. In conclusion, I believe that

this

trend brings more disadvantages than advantages it brings. It is advisable that

people

should take into consideration

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less

using

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of modern

communication

equipment.