Mobile phones and the internet play an important part in the way which people relate to one another socially. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
正确答案：
Since the invention of the internet and mobile phones, face-to-face
communication no longer holds the dominant role in human interaction it once
had. Undoubtedly these technical advances have facilitated more convenient and
greater amount of communication between people. Unfortunately this has not come
without cost.
Obviously the unprecedentedly increased communication connects people more
easily. No one can easily manage our various relationships unless we register
the Facebook or any other social networking site. Thanks to cell phones, people
can contact one another in real time and this significantly boosts working
efficiency. Telecommunication also empowers modern people with more
independence. For example, children equipped with a mobile phone can be allowed
to go further because the parents would feel safe to be able to get in touch
with their children at any time. Some school children are even sent abroad for
travel or education, and the family tie is partly maintained by such video
chatting tools as MSN or Skype.
While we enjoy an instant connection with one another, our relationships are
actually getting fragile. Messaging or talking on phone eliminates all
non-verbal expressions. However, researchers suggest that body and facial
expressions are crucial to relationship as they carry the most significant part
of conversation. Therefore, over-relying on the internet and cell phone to
interact with others can easily cause misunderstanding, thereby undermining
trustworthy relation. Another negative aspect of telecommunication is that
people’s personal relationship is interfered in real life. It is typical that
people are ready to receive any call any time even when they are at a family
get-together dinner table.
To sum up, a new invention does not necessarily mean a good thing or bad. It
is neutral in nature. The important thing is that how we utilize it. The
Internet and cell phones can definitely be put into good use as long as we do
not take for granted that it can totally substitute for traditional way of
relating to others.
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