Ellen Ullman describes in the article “come in CQ – The body on the wire” that how much communications are used through Internet and all. Like Ullman, I had similar experiences throughout my high school. At first, I really did not notice but I felt more comfortable communicating with some of my middle school and high school friends through online than talking someone directly. Not only that I personally feel like when I send and receive emails with people like Ullman and Karl, I have more time to think and write things in details without making a mistake. Being said, it is not the best way to communicate with a person, but I can always go back and check again to make sure you are not off the topic. I remember in middle school, I emailed a girl that I liked and felt affections towards each other. However, when I actually had a chance to see her, it was very awkward for me to communicate with her. Maybe it is because I was not fluent in English back then…? In fact, I am still struggling with English. I think everybody is. I think that Ullman and I both have gone through similar situations. We both develop our relationships with someone through Internet and felt awkward around each other.
However, I don’t see myself falling in love with someone that easily. Just by talking with someone through online is impossible. I am pretty sure that it could hapeen. RARELY. For instance, you could find someone and could possibly think that he/she is special. Maybe get attracted by looking at pictures. I am pretty sure that people, who have facebook, have done that before. Also you cannot find someone’s true identity. This explains that relationship needs to be built through person. Although Ullman continues to date Karl through email, it shows that it is difficult to bond attraction.
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I agree with your points, especially of how making a relationship online is not a sturdy way to achieve a relationship with another. Even if one thinks that another is special as you said, they don't actually get to meet the person face to face, but just 'check out' their facebook or pictures. It goes to show how they are not connecting on a personal level and over an internet medium, it could become a very awkward occurence.
ReplyDeleteI can relate with your first paragraph regarding finding it easier to communicate with peers online. I always had more engaging and interesting conversations with my friends online, especially the ones that I wasn't really close to. Talking to people online is a great way to start a friendship, or relationship, but needs to be followed up by face-to-face interactions. I also like how you introduced the point that back in the day you were not very good at English. I can definitely see how that would affect your ability to communicate with peers and encourage you to use online chatting in order to convey your messages in a more clear manner.
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