I think that technology has really influenced the way we interact with others and the way we communicate with other is the modern era. Like every new way of doing something, this has its ups and downs. Using things like Skype can be really useful when keeping touch with people overseas whether that be family or friends. Social media can also be a way to keep in touch with people and knowing what they are doing and when they are getting up to in the new chapter of their life. There are also some disadvantages to online communication, Such as use for the wrong reason and potentially the exposure to inappropriate sites news etc.