The two sides of the Internet

According to the report, the BusinessInsider Web site recently published articles claiming that technology on the one hand to bring great benefits to society, while also let people no longer polite, this article cited 10 examples.

For such a scene, I believe you are very familiar with this: when you go out to watch a new blockbuster, arms holding a tube of popcorn, well well smell, suddenly a personal cell phone ringtone "Stayin ' Alive" rang. The whole audience was watching to the place where the bell rang, and the owner of the cell phone immediately turned off the sound and expressed deep apologies to the people around him.

If no wise old man came forward, hardly anyone would say him, but our technological products did make us no longer polite. Technology has brought much welfare to the world, but at least it has made us lose our courtesy.

1. It is considered impolite to leave a voice mail.

Some people dislike language mail, and recently The New York Times published articles saying that voice Mail has become "another kind of impolite way of connecting with people". But the primary function of the telephone, but also the most important function is voice call. There are a lot of people who like to chat with smartphones rather than send text messages, but we notice that this is changing. Some people think that it is impolite to call someone directly instead of introducing themselves in a less intimate way in advance.

2. Since when does telephone chat become more important than face-to-face chat?

We've noticed recently that Mark Zuckerberg suggested that using a cell phone for dinner with someone else was not a Zuckerberg. Two conversations at the same time is a new normal. It is unclear whether such behaviour will be accepted, but the UK café has begun refusing to provide services to customers using mobile phones.

3. If late, there is no pressure because you can send a message to apologize.

When apologies become extremely easy, people can easily become lazy and find many excuses. If you press a few keys to immediately let others know that you will be late, then the need to arrive at a certain place at the appointed time will be greatly reduced.

4. E-mail and text messages no longer need to say "hello" or even your name on the agency.

People you often contact must have entered your phone number book to facilitate sending text messages and emails. When you pick up your phone, open an e-mail message, or read a short message, you know who is contacting you, so it would seem strange or unpopular to say: "Hi, I'm your friend bill." ”

5. Google is ubiquitous, so asking for basic information is no longer acceptable in society.

Did you win the Yankees game last night? Where's the nearest gas station? Now, problems like this are largely meaningless because they are no longer a legitimate problem. The computer is on the side, why do you ask me? Sometimes it's selfish to ask a stranger or a co-worker some basic questions, because it means you're too lazy to enter a few words into a search engine. There's even a website called "I'm going to Google you" (Let me google this for you) to collect ironic answers for people who think it's easier to use Google search.

6. A person is disturbed and becomes disturbed by all people.

Now everyone is a noise maker. Every person has a device in his pocket that makes a ringtone, and interruptions have become a new normal, from the cinema to the bus. You know, you don't like your neighbor's ringtone, and others don't really like your ringtone.

7. Since you can wish a happy birthday to your friends on Facebook, why do you want to send it to yourself?

A friend can remember your birthday, send you a birthday card, give you a present, or at least call you on your birthday. This is no longer the case with Facebook. Saying "Happy Birthday" on Facebook may be the laziest way to wish. To make it worse, some people even simplify it to "born fast."

8. No one has written a thank-you note.

Once upon a time, if you receive a gift, it is not a gift to write a thank-you note on paper. Adults may also be able to make a phone call to express their gratitude. But emails basically kill written thank-you notes, and with the advent of Facebook, Twitter and short messages, you can send shorter messages without spending a bit of energy.

9. Rogue behavior.

The anonymity of the internet can be said to be a real asset, and anonymity helps you securely share sensitive information, protect your identity from being leaked, and so on. Of course, you can also use it to express dissatisfaction and anger. You just have to look at the YouTube video or the comments below for a news story. Anonymity allows people to speak the most cynical words freely, which is something they dare not express in their real life.

10. The Internet-specific vocabulary reduces the quality of communication.

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