How the Standard of Communication Has Been Affected through the use of Cell Phones

      A standard that has come to my attention in my recent life is that of communication and how it has broadened since the creation of the cell phone and not to mention the smart phone. Often in today's society we fall into the trap of judging our relationships based largely on the number of connections we have with that individual via various social media outlets. In the technological realm we live in, we are constantly being lured to our phones by new fashions of 'communication' in the form of apps, meaning we are spending much more time face-to-phone rather than face-to-face. The lack of physical interaction with the people and connections in our lives means that the standard of communication is deteriorating, as well as stunting progression.

        One of the biggest drawbacks to 'communication' via technology is that one cannot see or evaluate the reaction or tone of what is being said or sent to them. This problem is often the trigger to the deterioration of a relationship, due to miscommunication. Without this vital part of a conversation being present, the quality of the conversation is far lower and the message is much more likely to be confused. The manner in which cell phones and their connectivity to social media are being used is actually morphing the way people interact with each other. The way in which we utilize the resource that technology currently and becoming, is something individuals are responsible for. Human to human interaction is seeming to become increasingly more rare and based how you "behave" in the virtual world.

     The power of communication has changed with the use of the cell phones.  Often the way we express ourselves via technology is not true to that what it would have been if communication had been in person. Technology often allows us to discover new found confidence. Our opinions are often expressed far more extreme in either direction when using virtual communication. When one receives a call, text, or email the reciever holds the virtual power to not respond to the communication. The lack of respondence will shape the way in which the two parties interact with one another afterwards. 

     The standard to which virtual communication is held to will continually evolve and change direction. With the ever evolving technology, face to face communication will also compliment the evolution. The way we communicate and the language individuals use will be based on the technology of the time period.