Jun. 2, 2009 - The Lost Art of Conversation
This morning I was listening to the radio and they were discussing "lost arts," things that, due to technological advances, have been lost to todays youth. While many things were mentioned, such as note passing, one thing not mentioned was conversation. While Internet has made keeping up with classmates and distance relations, as well as local friends, a certain bit of the vocal magic has been lost out of conversation.
For example, when greeting a friend in person you might greet them with a high-five, a gianormous hug, or maybe a good, firm handshake. But when you are talking to someone on IM (instant messanger) or maybe a Facebook of MySpace Chat, all you get is hey, hi, what's up...... and that's about it.
Words lose all emotion, no sarcasm, no subtle hint of laughter, just words. Some people (like myself) put as much emotion in there typed conversations as possible with the use of "....." as a pause, explination marks as a show of excitment, and emoticons to show feelings. But you would have to agree even with cute little yellow men trying to show our friends how we feel about somthing, the magic is gone.
However.... I would have to say that some great things have come out of talking on the computer. One, it's a lot easier to keep up with you friends and two (the most important one if you ask me) you can see what you say before you "say" it. I have managed to cut my "appearing-stupid" or "insert-foot-in-mouth" moments in half! :0)
Whatever your feel, whether it be that Internet is evil and should be stopped (if you feel this way.... I would really like to know how you are reading this...?) or if you are an avid Twitter, Blogger, and/or Facebook or Myspacer..... there is an art we are missing out on by talking on the computer, and we can never get as much out of a techno conversation as a real-life in-your-face bad-breath-and-everything conversation.
Enjoy your conversations, be it Internet or Inperson
~~Tabi :0)
Comments
Jun. 2, 2009 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Allison
Tabi that was fantastic! I do agree that somethings are meant to be said face-to-face smelling the awesome spearmint gum and the "just brushed your teeth" smell.
Very well done!
Jun. 3, 2009 - So true
Posted by Anonymous
You are a lady of many words today! Thanks for sharing this.
I sometimes miss real conversations on the phone or in person or writing letters because everyone has come to the internet to keep in touch.
Thanks for sharing your heart today!
Be blessed!
Jennifer
www.belikeesther.blogspot.com
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