Before you get the wrong idea, let me be very clear...I love Social Media. But just like everything else, it can easily be taken to the extreme. It seems to me that Social Media is taking the place of being social.
What's The Point?
For instance, have you ever been out to dinner or at an event and noticed that many of the younger people are all on their phones? I've even had to get on my teenagers about actually talking to their friends when they come over to the house. It seems all they want to do is text, tweet, Facebook, Instagram and tumble on Tumblr. I for one, just don't get it. I mean, what is the point of getting together if you're not going to talk to each other? What's the point of going out to dinner with a group of friends if all you are going to do is communicate with someone who isn't even there the majority of the evening? That's not being very "social". If that were to happen to me I would feel a little insulted. And sadly, I see more and more real estate agents falling into this habit.
A Little Too Much Multi-Tasking
Time is an extremely valuable commodity and I understand that we all want to make the most of every second, but I would find it to be rather rude if I'm out with someone and they were constantly on their phone. I think I deserve their attention while they're with me. I've even seen real estate agents who are constantly checking their phone or texting when they should be touring a property with their client. Don't get me wrong, I am a firm believer in multi-tasking, but I do believe that even multi-tasking can be taken too far. There are times when you should be "in the moment". When "face time" is more important than Facebook. This is especially true when you are working with a client.
Are You Being Anti-Social?
Maybe I'm just showing my age, but when I'm out being "social", I love talking and laughing with others in the room. And when I can't get out, I can talk and laugh on social media. Engaging in Social Media when you are out to dinner, with a client or at a party is just...anti-social.
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