The history of communication is a wondrous one, covering a wide range of aspects, from hieroglyphics to slang. Modern techniques are arguably the most fascinating as communication evolves and develops exponentially, with social media often playing a part in these changes.
Written Word Social media, alongside electronic devices, such as mobile phones, have contributed greatly to the way people write in the course of communication. Limiting words and the liberal use of abbreviations and acronyms is commonplace, whether texting, emailing or tweeting because of limited time and capacity. In fact, people often become so used to writing in this way that it continues when writing for a more formal purpose, which can be inappropriate. Having the ability to write to someone through a social media website, for example, can also lead to this option being used more commonly that speaking to them in person. Mistakes can also arise from the use of social media to communicate as it is difficult to express tone in writing, and even less so when it is only possible to write a limited amount. Spoken Word The abbreviations and acronyms used in written form will often be verbalised in the same way, almost as soon as they are used in written form. Some consider this manner of speaking to be lazy, while others simply believe that it is part of the normal migration of language, like with slang. Heavy use of words that stem from social media can lead to miscommunication when conversing with those that speak more traditionally, but this has not reduced their widespread appeal. The popularity of new words that work themselves into everyday language is proven by the fact that some end of in the English dictionary, confirming that they have a recognised definition. This usually helps the new word to be recognised as part of the language and lead to more regular use. Result Many believe that the blame for the ‘dumbing down’ of the English language lies firmly at the door of social media sites. Using ‘text speak’ in the normal course of a conversation can be highly annoying to many people, but this has not eradicated the practice. Social media has changed the way people communicate with each other, with many believing that the legacy will be that some people will be unable to hold a normal conversation.
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