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

It is true that more and more
people
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 all over the world rely on social networking sites to keep in touch with
people
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 that they know.
While
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 there are some positive aspects of
this
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 trend, I believe that
overall
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 the disadvantages outweigh the benefits. On the one hand, there are two clear advantages of using social
media
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 rather than depending on face-to-face communication.
Firstly
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, in the modern world, families and friends may often be scattered across the globe,
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 work or study commitments,
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. Large family gatherings may be impossible to organise and, without the existence of social
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, a decline in communication with relatives and close friends might result.
Secondly
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, thanks to sites like Facebook or Linkedin, it is now possible to keep in touch with a large number of
people
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, sharing photos, making small talk and exchanging news. Many
people
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 have hundreds of followers on their Facebook page,
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.
On the other hand
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, I would argue that there is no substitute for face-to-face
interaction
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. One reason is that social
media
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 discourages real
interaction
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 and prevents
people
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 from developing social skills. Humans use all their senses in order to communicate fully,
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 as touch and gestures.
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, despite advances in technology, face-to-face
interaction
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 avoids some of the dangers of social
media
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. These include computer hackers and online scams, stealing personal information on networking sites.
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, if I announce on Facebook that I will be going abroad on holiday, I may return to find my house has been burgled. In conclusion,
although
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 most
people
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 can now access the internet and social
media
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 are widely used, I consider that the drawbacks of lack of personal contact – compared with face-to-face
interaction
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 - and issues of privacy outweigh the advantages.

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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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