SubscribeSociologists say that all the internet information, social websites, online banking, and internet shopping are eliminating our actual contact with other human beings. It would be interesting to take a poll and see if internet users agree.
In our busy days, the internet can be such a lifesaver! If you do your shopping and banking online, you can save time that can be spent doing things with friends and family. You can exchange emails with your children’s teachers and be more involved with their school progress than ever before. You can save money on purchases—stretch a dollar to save money for the important things in life, or just for the fun activities.
The social utilities help people connect and make arrangements in a way never before possible. High school friends reconnect 30 years later. Family reunions are planned. Vacations are arranged—hotel, transportation, cruises, etc. People wish you a happy birthday that may not have even known when your birthday was before. People are sharing pictures of ancestors, children, activities, and more. Some people say it is all superficial contact; others say they are in better contact with their families than ever before.
Another great benefit of internet use is that you can read reviews before you sign up for social websites, take that cruise, buy a car, eat out, or place an order. It’s not just asking friends now; you can get opinions from dozens of people to make an informed decision. And you can get coupon codes that save you money on almost anything. Anytime you want to shop online, if you can take a little time you can find great deals. If you can enhance those great deals with coupons, you are doing even better! Save time and money so you can spend them on the more important things like friends and family.
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