Technology strengthens relationships
The use of technology as a means of communication has become a common phenomenon in the current world. The use of technology to communicate has been due to its many benefits. Despite the advantages it has brought, some argue that the traditional forms of communication were, for instance, face-to-face discussions, more open, and that they made contact and relationship stronger (1). Using technology is the current trend, and it has completely replaced some of the traditional forms of communications. Technological methods of communication of communications are effective in reinforcing connections and interactions between people in different regions (1). The use of technology to communicate allows saving time and also the expense of traveling from one place to the other. The technological advancements that are available for communication are real-time and are available nearly in all regions of the world.
Despite the technology reducing the time and cost of communication through offering means where people can communicate from any location in the globe, there are arguments that it has reduced the frequency of real and face-to-face communication and makes them shallow and false. The use of technology all over the country and the simplification of the globe into one small global village has led to interactions between people in different cultures. It creates and builds an awareness of the different cultures available around the world. The creation of an appreciation of diverse cultures helps in building a strong relationship between the people of different communities, and they keep on communicating despite the distance between them (2). The simplification of the mode of communication between people in different locations builds a stronger relationship between them and their friends, and it gives them an urge to visit them, which visits a sweet one and a long-awaited one.
Technology also offers an effective way of communicating in any place and time. The introduction of methods of communication, such as video calling, allows each other to call and see as they interact. It brings a sense of feeling and conviction as they can to observe the body language and more non-verbal cues during communication. This means that they can have a feeling of connection and understanding of each other and their surroundings despite being in different parts of the world(2). The means of communication are instant, and they can carry more meaning of the conversation that the sound communication that was available before. Also, replacing traditional methods of communication such as letters with the new technological ways that save on time and deliver the message as it happens and also can allow the recipient to read the feelings of the other person.
Technology has helped in bridging the gap between people and has enabled people far apart to be in a relationship. Clear and concise communication through the help of technology has allowed the sharing of interests by the people. It enables the sharing of information and also images, which keeps the people in a relationship updated on what their partners are doing. Communication through technology is, in many ways, and they can instantly share materials that make them bond more. Through the creation of connections, technology also makes the relationships stronger by ensuring there is effective communication between the people despite the distance and location, and even between people in different areas (2). The use of technology helps in building stronger ties and relationships, thus the need to embrace and use it as a means of communication.
References
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