In today's world of facebook, twitter, youtube, linkedin, cell phones and all of the other means of not actually communicating that I don't care to mention, it seems more apparent than ever that we have gone right ahead and eliminated verbal communication. That's not to say that I'm not guilty of taking advantage or even just dabbling in all of these social networks or just social mediums. I love YouTube! It's going to make me the rockstar that I have always dreamed of being...or at least since I discovered LBK. Either way, these outlets certainly serve a purpose...whether it be personal or professional...but there is something to be said about using them to put up a front in order to hide who you really are...and that is what I think a lot of people do.
For example, I follow some crazies on Twitter. And these are people who I am pretty sure are considered professionals in their respective fields but they always come out with the craziest tweets and it leaves me wondering if that is their real personality or if they are just trying to be funny and interesting so that people are more inclined to read what they have to say and insodoing..follow them. And with Twitter, it seems that the more you tweet, the more followers you get. And this has nothing to do really with what you're saying, but doesn't that make you feel good in a way? To know that people are 'following' you?
And this type of thing can apply to something as common as the cell phone. I'll admit...I have received some crazy texts in the past. Things that I would not repeat on this blog (you're welcome, Mom). And I have sent some as well. The large difference here, though, is that I never say things that I don't mean. I guess I'm just that messed up or something because it seems that whoever is on the other end of those messages is not coming through in the clutch...or living up to expectations. And why is this?
Why would anyone consistently say things they don't mean? Does that leave the other person wanting more? These random facebook status updates that just say....'So and so..is...' What the hell is that about? What do you mean Erin is....? Does this mean that you're just floating in space somewhere? No. This means that you are screaming for attention and want everyone or anyone to comment on your status so that you can feel important again.
I'm a huge fan of funny posts, funny videos and the rare occurrence of a text message that doesn't leave me rushing home to work out my frustrations. Let's just keep it real...and I mean that in the nicest way possible. If all of these 'sort of'' masks were taken away some day, how would we all communicate then? I'm pretty sure we would all spontaneously combust...but I hope I'm wrong.
Goodnight :)
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I agree whole heartedly with this post and thank you for not telling me about unpleasant text messages! I, too, try to say what I mean with all forms of media. I am however a big fat liar when it comes to in person stuff. I won't intentionally say something looks awful on a person, like the garage sale squad did and I most certainly am not myself at home with some people, others 99.5% of the time. Good post.
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