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Many people use written language in less formal and relaxed way. Does this development have advantages and disadvantages?

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Nowadays, many
people
 tend to
use
 a more informal style for their writing due to its convenience.
This
 tendency has both benefits and drawbacks, which will be discussed
further
. What could be regarded as a clear advantage of informal writing is saving time. Lifestyle is accelerating, nowadays
people
 are in a constant rush.
Therefore
, it is more convenient and flexible to
use
 some abbreviations and to shorten grammar constructions in messages.
For instance
, it is common to
use
 “btw”
instead
 of “by the way” and “lol”
instead
 of “laugh out loud”.
This
 trend is beneficial, as one could spend time on more essential things than just online chatting. The
next
 advantage is an opportunity to become closer due to
informal
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 style of communication. Formalities set boundaries, without them many
people
 feel more self-confident and,
thus
, they become initiative.
Informal
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 style creates a personal, spontaneous atmosphere, shrinking the distance between
people
.
On the other hand
,
language
 is
under
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 danger because of the widespread
use
 of informal writing.
This
 simplicity leads to the loss of extraordinary words and expressions.
As a result
, nations lose their historical background and cultural identity. The
next
 negative consequence is that using informal writing may cause misunderstandings and
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 thoughts. In some cases, informalities may be perceived as impoliteness and even disrespect. The absence of formal
language
 destroys subordination. To conclude, it should be mentioned that both types of communication are indispensable as each of them is suitable for specific purposes.
Although
 the tendency of using informal
language
 has pros and cons, formal written and spoken
language
 cannot be fully replaced by informal.
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Topic Vocabulary:
  • informality
  • digital communication
  • texting
  • social media
  • instant messaging
  • generational shifts
  • brevity
  • personal expression
  • language standards
  • erosion
  • interlocutors
  • emojis
  • internet slang
  • academic contexts
  • language learning
  • misunderstandings
  • language teaching
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