Does the Internet Isolate social interaction or does it Foster more social interaction? This is a question that might sound easy, but to me the real answer depends on individual personalities. Since I am an extremely social person I use the Internet to as a networking tool to get to know people, from there I use my social skills learned from school activities, leadership and team building, as well as family interactions. I feel that most individuals are isolated from the Internet as it is easier to send an email than to meet with someone face to face, that you know nothing about. With today's society, the Internet has made it so much easier and convenient to contact someone at any time of the day with e-mail as well as social networking sites such as facebook and myspace.
For Some individuals, Internet interaction as a means as a social crutch, as some of my friends can carry on a conversation over the Internet, where they are comfortable, but when it comes face to face they may be intimidated by certain situations such as interviews, or even first dates, or meeting someone for the first time. With that being said, yes I do feel that the Internet is isolating individual social skill.
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