Times have changed, communicating via text messages, is being eloquent always effective?

We live in an era where technology is reshaping our lives and changing the way we connect. So what does effective communication look like?

Many young people say they spend a lot of time on social networks but most of them do not communicate at all - Photo: AFP

It is said that in today's digital age, young people tend to communicate via text messages and social networks, and many young people lack confidence in communicating directly.

According to reader Le: Not only students, many pupils also wear masks all the time, even when speaking. We have to remind them many times before they take off their masks. Many young people lack confidence."

To add more perspective, here is a share from reader Phuong Phuong sent to Tuoi Tre Online .

From traditional handwritten letters to mouse clicks

Over time, the way people connect and communicate has undergone many great changes. From simple handwritten letters to instant social networks, each method reflects the remarkable development of society.

However, no matter what form it takes, the desire to communicate, to be understood and to be heard remains an inalienable part of human nature.

Born in the early 1990s in a remote border area, I grew up in a time when communication was mainly based on letters. Handwritten letters were heartfelt, filled with both affection and anticipation. I still remember the excitement when the postman stopped by to hand-deliver letters from loved ones.

Every word on a piece of paper, whether scribbled or carefully written, carries emotion. A greeting card or a holiday greeting can warm the recipient’s heart, even if it takes weeks or months for each letter to arrive.

Then the landline came along, cutting down the waiting time. A quick phone call replaced thousands of handwritten letters. I remember those evenings holding the phone, waiting for your mother to pick up to transfer the call, always evoking a little excitement mixed with joy.

In the late 2000s, the internet began to appear in the lives of people in my hometown. Yahoo Messenger became the image of a new era. Yahoo's bright yellow smiley face icon and the familiar "buzz" sound opened up endless conversations.

The random stories, naive status lines, and budding student love through chat boxes are unforgettable memories of that generation. The Internet opened up a new world , where we could see freedom and connection in an unprecedented way.

When technology leads the way to modern communication

Entering the 2010s, smartphones gradually became an indispensable item. Facebook, Zalo, and Instagram updated the feature of sharing thoughts and updating life without being limited by space or time.

Nowadays, the young generation of "digital citizens" are up to date with applications like TikTok, Zalo, Facebook, and Threads... They prefer texting instead of calling, sending emoticons instead of saying words of love.

A quick text message or a short video can replace hours of face-to-face conversation.

Online communities, from Facebook groups to niche forums, are not limited by geography but rather revolve around shared interests, passions, or values. This creates a space for people to find a place to belong, no matter where they are in the world.

We live in an era where technology is reshaping our lives and changing the way we connect.

From handwritten letters to smartphones, from face-to-face conversations to vibrant chat groups, the change in communication is inevitable.

Every form of online communication, from emojis to short text messages to instantly shared videos, reflects how humans are adapting and getting creative in maintaining connection.

Times have changed, communication has changed too.

I used to struggle with the feeling of disconnection when connecting online. The cold messages on the screen seemed to lack the warmth of a real-life look, smile, or handshake. I thought technology was diluting the emotional value of real life.

But then I realized, this is not a loss, but an inevitable change of the times.

I think technology is the bridge, but emotions are still at the core. And when we can reconcile the two, the connection will exist, and then become richer in its own way.

Source: https://tuoitre.vn/thoi-dai-da-khac-giao-tiep-qua-tin-nhan-dau-phai-cu-hoat-ngon-la-hieu-qua-20241211102346842.htm