Face to Face Time

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So, technology looses another battle vs actual face-to-face communication. It took a study to find that out? I could have told you that without even thinking about it. I enjoy hanging with my buddies or having them over for a gaming session on my XBOX 360. That is fun.

What I don't understand is people who throw all their time into the online realm and expect to be happy. Let me tell you from a guy who has been in the online realm awhile plus in the communications venue: face to face beats any e-mail, text message, Facebook comment, or latest Twitter update. Seriously.

You can't find happiness online, many have attempted and failed. Granted it is nice having an online guild/clan while in an MMO or online multiplayer game sure. Yet, that can't take the place of sitting down, having a cup of coffee, and talking with your best friend.

I myself have a wonderful friend who I hope to sit down with sometime and enjoy a cup of coffee/hang out/ go shopping etc. There are numerous issues in the way (and both of us are aware of that) yet, we are looking forward to the day when we are able to hang out and talk face-to-face. That'll be awesome for sure.

Flipside:

Now, I know there are those of you out there saying, "Hey JB! There's no way (insert online friend's name here or loved one) we can sit down and chat. (Insert name here) is on vacation, out of the country, across the world, doesn't live near by me etc. So what do you expect us to do JB?"

I'm aware of those kinds of situations myself due to I'm in that boat regarding some of my friends out there. You could try doing a webcam chat, which in my opinion would be the halfway point, and having a conversation that way. Another idea would be to vacation near your friend or halfway then have him/her/them (clan/guild) meet up and hang out. That could work too. So, don't think I'm bashing you if you are in that situation. It is part of life and technology can help bridge that gap to an extent.

Conclusion:

Online avenues only supplments/adds to communication between people. Nothing beats talking face-to-face whatsoever.