Write about the following topic: The internet has changed the way we communicate. Much communication today happens through social media. Some people support this and think it is a positive development. Others believe that social media have negative effects.

Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

As an

internet

-based way of communication, social media has become the dominant route of interpersonal interactions nowadays.

While

some overestimate its improper effects, negative and positive views will be discussed here, and I will describe why I am in favour of its merits. A number of people believe that communicating through the

Internet

entails unfavourable impacts. For one, spending more on the

Internet

leaves less

time

for face-to-face meetings and drifts apart family members. Everyone possesses a smartphone these days, chatting with friends and others and allocating less

time

to their loved ones weakens close emotional relations. The less conversation among members of a household is, the more their affective behaviour will be damaged. For another, individuals involved in daily routines by the

Internet

, socialize less and are isolated.

For instance

, shopping online,

in addition

to meeting others on social media, prevents them from in-person sessions. These can lead to being more separated from the society. Despite the demerits mentioned above, I am of the opinion that

internet

-based interactions bring about more benefits.

First,

one is able to connect with relatives and friends as simply as a click. Many platforms,

such

as Facebook, enable their clients to get in touch with their acquaintances just by clicking a button. In the past, for a short talk, people had to write letters or call several times to speak with each other successfully. Even if the distances were too long, they could not be in touch for a long

time

, which used to cause falling out with them.

Second,

the new ways of communication allow

persons

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people

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to save

time

in the busy lifestyles of today. Working long hours and living in megacities consumes most part of

daily

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our daily

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lives,

therefore

, without using the

Internet

, it would be impossible to greet many relatives very often.

Thus

, advancement in information technology can promote social behaviours. In conclusion, social media might have some disadvantages,

such

as not meeting others face-to-face and socializing less, I believe that its advantages, like simple connection and saving

time

, are more prominent.