This article seemed to be asking if being online is more productive in social relationships versus face to face. Personally I feel it all depends on the type of relationship. When it comes to having a relationship for example "boyfriend-girlfriend" relationship then the good old fashion face to face communication will always be best. The online relationship can help but only to an extent. In the work place it seems to depend on the type pf job you have. Some jobs require a good re pore with costumers or clients. Where other jobs all you need is to give out or receive information. When it comes to having to build a re pore then online will not substitute face to face communication. When it comes to giving or receiving information then online takes the place of face to face communication, even the articles shows proof of that. Online communication can help out and should never be counted out as an option. Even in the "boyfriend-girlfriend" relationship that requires face to face communication the online relationship could help, for example, if one person has to travel far away for a period of time. Then they can communicate online. The online communication will never substitute face to face but will be more of support.
-SOUTHPAW
Hey! I enjoyed reading your blog. I completely agree that is all depends on the situation but I do feel that some people don't know when to handle certain things face to face versus online or through technology. Important things should be discussed on the phone or in person. Simple conversations and catching up is fun to do through texting, instant messaging, or Facebooking. I think it is being able to find a healthy balance between the two!
ReplyDeleteYo Southpaw,
ReplyDeleteThe point you made about relational-maintenance is great. If a boyfriend-girlfriend relationship was already established, then internet is great for "upkeep". The example you presented about "long-distance" relationships really drives home the value of the internet in regards to maintenance, versus the difficult idea of trying to start a successful relationship over the internet. Thought a great "support", online relationships can never replace face-to-face, or "emotionally developed" relationships.