Communication In The Modern Age
A great, thought-provoking article from the NY Times over the weekend about how texting and mobile devices are changing the way in which we communicate and conduct relationships. It was interesting, but I don't agree with all of her points, because I think communication can and should exist on a continuum.
Some friends I have deep, long conversations with, while others we spend more time doing than talking, or have brief text conversations, and that's enough. These types of interactions each fulfill a specific need I have for communication and interaction. I don't text or answer the phone when I'm with someone else, though. To me, that's just rude.
I struggle with how to communicate, but it's more reaching that angle of repose for which kind of communicative interaction is appropriate for the people I know, or don't know. Once I know where to place them, there's no issue.
Some friends I have deep, long conversations with, while others we spend more time doing than talking, or have brief text conversations, and that's enough. These types of interactions each fulfill a specific need I have for communication and interaction. I don't text or answer the phone when I'm with someone else, though. To me, that's just rude.
I struggle with how to communicate, but it's more reaching that angle of repose for which kind of communicative interaction is appropriate for the people I know, or don't know. Once I know where to place them, there's no issue.
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