Social Interaction

When it comes to social interaction the internet can be good and bad. I really can't choose sides on this argument because I have had an experience where the internet fostered my social interaction and hindered it. I believe the interpretation one has on social interaction can sway a persons argument also. I define social interaction as communicating with people plain and simple. One might argue that chatting online or tweeting is not social interaction but in some cases I believe it is. When companies market their products they have advertise to a wide range of audiences. They do this by communicating with people via multiple media sources. I see that as a form of social interaction. Another example would be me enjoying playing video games online. I feel that if I do not have my headset on then I am not communicating with the other players. It is still a form of social interaction because there are multiple people in one game setting playing together but but the verbal communication is lost. I think the problem arises with social interaction when people are on their electronic devices in public places and there is no person to person interaction. I can see how that can be a problem because our society is so engaged in our technology we lose connecting with people on a personal level and seeing who they really are. It is so easy to alter who you are on the internet because people only see that one side of you. I met a girl on facebook and after a some exchanging of messages we eventually dated. We met up and went on a few dates but she turned out to be not the person she was portraying or that I thought I knew. So yes you can interact with a wider range of people but until you see that person eye to eye, you will never know who they really are or what they are all about.