There is no denying the fact that, among all the inventions, the Internet and the mobile phone are the two that have changed communication the most. There are three reasons for this: the devices have significantly reduced the time it takes to send information, they are widely available, and they allow us to pass messages in a variety of ways.

The advantages of modern communication devices.

First, through the Internet, information reaches the other person almost immediately: emails are a faster version of letters, while documents (photos, disks, music, etc.) can be quickly sent as files. attachments or upload to special websites in just a few minutes. . In addition, mobile phones make it possible for information to reach someone immediately, which is of great value at work.

So, both the Internet and the mobile phone are very widespread all over the world and there is almost no one who does not own these devices. Thanks to them, people can easily contact their relatives or co-workers who live abroad.

Lastly, while using these two inventions we are not limited to one form of communication. The Internet allows us to exchange written information through emails, social networks or instant messaging, but we can also hear and see each other thanks to video chats. Mobile phones allow both texting and calling, with the added feature that allows users to attach pictures, recordings, and photos.

All the benefits of modern communication are obvious and it is impossible for people not to take advantage of them. However, what is worrying is that communication through technology is becoming not common, if not the only way of communication. People tend to forget all the values ​​and benefits of face-to-face conversation and meetings.

Face-to-face communication is not very well adapted…

So why is non-face-to-face communication so widely embraced? It is mainly because overworked societies act in a hurry and in accordance with the old saying: “time is money”. People find it unnecessary to waste time traveling a certain distance or stuck in traffic if they can save minutes by calling someone from where they are.

Also, people began to think that it doesn’t matter whether they see someone face to face or with the use of a video camera. They find these two ways the same while chatting on the Internet: it lacks true emotions, we can’t hug someone when they’re sad, or observe their true feelings.

Probably the worst use of modern communication devices is when one wants to avoid dealing with stressful or difficult situations in person. Now, many teens break up with their partners by texting them. The result may be that in the future they are unable to deal with serious problems that cannot be dealt with in any other way than during a face-to-face conversation.

As the above points indicate, instead of developing real relationships, people get along with strangers on the Internet; instead of talking to their neighbors, they get on the phone and no longer know the people around them.

If we don’t cultivate the traditional form of face-to-face communication, more and more people will: have trouble building real relationships, suffer from a sense of isolation, and be characterized by low emotional intelligence.