The use of social media is replacing face-to-face interaction among many people in society. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?

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These days, almost all the
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in the world
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social media to connect. It is generally believed that using them can affect social interactions in real life. In
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why I strongly believe that the advantages exceed the disadvantages. The fear of the loss of face-to-face interaction,
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the
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of social media, is felt among
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. It is true that some
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stay home and chat with friends on Facebook or Instagram.
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, a lot of teenagers join group video chats on TikTok
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to go out and to interact in Bars or the Park. Some surveys provided data which contained the percentages of young
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who cannot go out because of depression
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a lack of social activity in the real world.
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, other experts believe that the
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of social media increases the chances to meet new friends, and
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who are more similar to us. Indeed, on Facebook's
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we find even organised group travel around many countries.
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people
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are more connected now that in the past. Personally, I tend to think that it depends on the person
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and the way these applications are used. We can obtain more benefits from them with
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better
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, the general point of view is that over the years we will lose direct interactions among
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I discussed
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thought and I explained why I do not entirely agree with that.
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Topic Vocabulary:
  • face-to-face interaction
  • geographical barriers
  • global community
  • cultural diversity
  • economic opportunities
  • superficial interactions
  • mental health impact
  • loneliness
  • depression
  • interpersonal relationships
  • real world
  • spread of misinformation
  • echo chambers
  • societal polarization
  • informed citizenship
  • constant connectivity
  • maintain relationships
  • fast and efficient
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