Social Media vs Live Conversation

Wika, so "neglect" goes both ways it sounds like...with kids and their peers, and parents to kids AND kids to parents. Scary.

Gita, sometimes it is easier when you have a tough topic to address to take the "weak" route and not address it face-to-face (especially if people don't do well with conflict). It doesn't mean it's the best course of action.

Mona, sadly, at the end of this piece, they were handed back their devices and before the commentator could get through her last questions, she lost them to their message boxes!!

Christina, well put. Without this platform, for example, folks and friends in New Jersey and Washington would never have heard about Fishhawk Lake and end up coming out to visit me last September!

The Christiansen Team, see you got it! And you didn't have to go to rehab....!!!!

Shanna, I often work through e-mail because I reach people all over the country to come look at property. It makes it easy to send MLS listings, FOR SURE. And paperwork--how the realtors in the 60s-70s did it makes me appreciate the ease of technology now. Good, but being balanced is highly necessary. Moderation!

Anne, "I also find some Gen X and Gen Y clients prefer to do a bit of txt/ email dance before meeting in person".  What does that say about the distrust that has crept into our society? 

Michael, I wonder if that happens in towns big and small...I would be interested to see the difference. Urban kids vs rural.

Ben, thank you. You can learn ALOT about someone from their handshake. My wonderful dad taught me early on to give a good strong handshake. I often surprise people--especially men.

John, I think I've read excerpts from that book. It's fascinating how accurate some people can be. I actually SOLD beepers and mobile phones for a national company in the early 80's and remember when the cell phone came out in NY City for the first time. WOW, if I'd only known then!

Mary, There has to be research coming from that very scenario or question.

Fred, what I found interesting is how many people who commented here saw this program Sunday night.

Hysterical, John!!!

Jill, I would love to see what she wrote about on her paper! That would make an interesting blog for you if she were willing to share it.

I wonder how young people on the show Survivor fare without that type of contact. They never address that piece on the show.

Larry and Marilyn~ Well there you go! Poor fella....and you used one of my favorite words to describe his reaction: chagrin. I often hit the SPAM button, too!

Berni, hey whatever works to get them to actual respond voice-to-voice!

Karen Anne-I KNOW. AMAZING.

Jon, you totally got my drift. So glad you loved it! It IS about balance--in everything.

Kimo~yes it IS somewhat about interaction...but not necessarily perceiving it the way it's meant. Balance, moderation, human contact, those are things that I would offer up.

Rob, my lender does ALOT through e-mail and quick phone calls BOTH. People hardly have to go into his office--really makes it so much easier. But, he DOES get in contact with them voice-to-voice when it is the right time to.

Sheila, thank you and I'm not surprised that you agree with this philosophy.

Bob, well, thank goodness the grandkids listen to the grandparents. Rewarding good behavior, TOO!!