Communication Then vs Now

Ways to Communicate

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People in the past rely on radio, telephone and telegraphs to receive information and to get in touch with others. The main ways for people who stayed apart with a long geographical distance, such as in two countries, to communicate are via hand written letter that are delivered by post office or through the use of International Direct Dialling (IDD) which is however quite expensive.

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In the present days, it is not that hard for people to keep in touch in spite of the geographical location and time. Lots of social media and online platforms are developed for the global world to connect together.

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Social media examples:

•   Facebook

•   Whatsapp

•   Instagram

•   Skype

•   Snapchat

•   Twitter

•   E-mail

Yet, the excessive use of social media such as e-mail seems to be less 

interesting than the time you were new to e-mail. Think deeply, that reflects the

fact that social media is no longer just an entertaining platform, but has become

a part of our living - become the basic element of our life. 

Does that sound good or terrifying?

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By Michelle Kwok

Friends/ Family Gathering Then vs Now

Then

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A few years ago, when smartphone and social media are not that popular, the gatherings for friends and family are really like having a group of relatives or friends sitting together and chatting a lot. At that time, people had less distraction from outside during a gathering because of using less social media and relying less on instance responses and messages.

 Now

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At present, people will not only bring but also use their phones during any friends and family gatherings. Their phones could be counted as participants as well because phones are everywhere, such as at the dining table. People are sort of having smartphone or digital devices addiction. They are sitting together while having little or even no communication, instead, merely doing their own things, i.e. using their own phones.

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“Phone Stacking Game” is created to stop people from using their phones in a gathering.  People need to put their smartphones in the middle of the table at the beginning of the gathering and no one can use the phones throughout the entire gathering or meal, so that they can concentrate on chatting.

By Michelle Kwok