FRIENDSHIPS AND COMPUTERS

Negative Effects

  • Face-to-face Interactions
    • Computers have reduced the amount of face to face communication a person has;
    • It has assisted in some people not being able to communicate effectively when speaking to other person face-to-face
  • Increased Risks
    • People can be fooled by other people pretending to be someone they are not
    • People are more likely to be threatened by their friends online rather than face to face
  • Miscommunication
    • Facial expression are  missing therefore conversation can be easily misinterpreted
    • Tone of voice is missing which can also result in miscommunication

Positive Effects

  • Increased interaction
    • People can communicate all around the world therefore they can interact with people in different countries
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