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We obtain it through
the same processes as others, with education. We push far with the
concept of education leading us to our career goal. Once reaching that
graduation point, we conclude our business with education and began
operating based on the degree earned. However, we never stop
learning and without learning we wont grasp the concept of the reality
around us. The idea that with continuous education, either academic or
arbitrary, we will provides the senses to communicate efficiently,
emphasize with others, understanding the limits for us to realize our
social perspective.
The world around us is quite diverse, hence its not as easy to
submerge right in and began interacting with other. We need to take a
step back, and analyze the surroundings. One thing education grants
is the lessen to speak to the world. As a child we usually tended to spit
words out and hope people understand. Now its a new game. There is
a proper style to chat with elders and professionals. Im aware that we
are taught that we cant use profanity and stutter. Thats where literacy
plays in, to master respectfully interactions without any thoughts of
ignorance and credibility.
One effect on communication is based on technology. There are
multiple mediums and outlets, cuttings us off with physical verbal
interactions. With the adaptation of calling and then texting limited the
true emotions with one another. As my dad used to say, whenever
youre talking with someone, smile as you speak and in return they will
give you the same vibe. We should give undivided attention, but we
arent entirely focused when we use technology as substitute. As Foers
focuses on, technology diminishes social interactions, that causes to
feel weak and unprepared when actually speaking the same language
in the same room. There are some instances that we are required to
use social media to remain updated. Jobs and social groups make it
essential for members to use technology to handle business rather
than in hand business. Its sure convenient than travel a long extended
distance to confirm ideas.
In addition with the advancement of technology, we tend to lose
the original feeling of anxiety and satisfaction when enraging in a real
talk. Communication isnt just conveying your thoughts. Its an art, a
thrill, and terrifying. My dad wants encourage me to focus on my
communication skills as its the essences of the real world. He would
take me out to business meetings and lunches to illustrate the effect
and style to express your ideas. We all know the generic rules of eye to
eye focus and giving the speaker undivided attention. However, theres
lot more. We need to feel honest and act rational. We dont want to
hesitate or want to barge in. Communication is performed with proper
experience on a subject and understanding the applications with
proper measures of grabbing the listeners attention. We should be
able to connect with everyone under the same roof. With mastering
this skill, it opens up beliefs to become leaders.
Effective communication skills are a great indication of our social
literacy. We are capable to connect with others and speak properly in
the outside world, rather than closed in a shelter.
The society we strive is self-revolving. The world is in a constant
revolution. We need to adjust to a new trend or atmosphere. In order to
settle in is by understanding people around us. Its currently the digital
age, and the new networks are Snapchats and Instagram. Its only the
beginning to become educated in these medias. However, As Foer
explains, we need a balance between the social and digital
interactions. Understanding the new media may be simple, but fully
submerging yourself into visual screen is depriving one to socialize and
emphasize the real issues around us. The debt of the digital world is
intense and immersive, but there should be a reasonable borderline.
Empathizing with the world is essential to assist people to have a
brighter and wider view of society. One should be to provide resolutions
with political and moral issues.
Its disheartening that we arent aware of the great controversy in
the world and just let it slide under the rug. Eventually, you will trip
over the larger bump and everything will explode. The old roots of
racism is still a current issue, such as the Fuergison or the recent clock
issue. We still maintain the old mind frame and stereotypes of people
combat doctor assisting people in a war zone, like those movies. But,
as I grew and encounter dramatic lifestyle changes, my vision
deteriorated. I intended to pursue the major of accounting. Then I
found myself lost and hopeless in CSUN, until I encountered a club,
VSA. It was a social club that soon brought out the color and character
of my personality. I was social. I was open. I was literate. The president
of the club opened doors to me, showing me many views. The socials
threw me with numerous personalities, some similar and many distant.
I gained the insight how people in other schools communicate and
coordinate with their groups. Social literacy isnt exactly the method to
communicate with complete awareness, but to continue learn to
become a resourceful and involved person. Society needs to expand on
how to survive in the real world without any mentor. We need to
understand that striving in a world like this is no easy game; therefore,
we need to find our niche. We all have people close to us, no matter
how blind you are.
As the elders would warn, life is short. We shouldnt be limited by
big picture. Live life day by day. Take advantage of the small presences
in this world, the harsh times and the randomness moments. Those all
contribute to build a persons character and development of social
literacy. One isnt born social literate, they are formed to become
active.