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The document summarizes an essay about how technology has replaced traditional in-person conversations. It discusses how people now prefer interacting through devices rather than talking face-to-face. This has negative effects as it reduces social skills and human connection. The writer suggests limiting technology use to make more time for real conversations.

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The document summarizes an essay about how technology has replaced traditional in-person conversations. It discusses how people now prefer interacting through devices rather than talking face-to-face. This has negative effects as it reduces social skills and human connection. The writer suggests limiting technology use to make more time for real conversations.

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a. Identify the main idea of the essay.

 The essay focuses on how technology manipulates humanity, particularly when it comes to
communicating with others. Indeed, the essay shows how technological improvements have turned
traditional face-to-face conversations into social media connections. Furthermore, rather than
participating in real conversation, many prefer to interact through their technical gadgets.
b. How does the writer support the main idea? Enumerate the examples provided.
 The writer uses examples to support the main point throughout the post. demonstrate how we've lost
our capacity to talk and replaced it with texting and social networking Sherry Turkle stated that at
home, families sit together texting and reading emails, which is right since people nowadays use
technology instead of chatting with their family about their life. Turkle uses examples throughout the
article to support her main idea.
c. According to the writer, what is the difference between “conversation and connection?” What does face-
to-face conversation teach us? How?
 Conversation needs patience and social skills. It needs the involvement of people who are interested in
the subject. People seek and find connection via a wide range of channels made possible by ever-
increasing technological advances. Face-to-face communication teaches us to trust the individual with
whom we are communicating. It also enables us to observe things from several angles and obtain a
deeper knowledge of events from their origins.
d. What does “being alone together mean”? Cite specific instances.
 According to the essay, being alone implies that you're completely alone, and you're more likely to
seek out connections and activities to avoid feeling miserable and lonely. In reality, we simply shutting
ourselves in a room, moving around and bending our heads to look like we are speaking to someone.
Instead of visiting them in person and chatting face-to-face.
e. Explain the title. What does the “flight from conversation” do to us?
 "The Flight from Conversation" discusses how technology affects communication. It also demonstrates
how technology affects our actual identities, since many people have changed because of social
networking. It taught us the value of communicating in person rather than through social media. We
are unable to address issues that need critical and analytical thinking because internet communication
simplifies difficult situations. It allows us to forget that human connections are tough and need constant
communication to live and grow. It removes from our minds the most important and natural thing that
people should do connect with others in person rather than through social media platforms.
f. Explain the following lines:
1. “We expect more from technology and less from one another”
 This remark suggests that we have both mentally and physically immersed ourselves in technology due
to our excessive use of it. We have greater standards for others. For example, we tend to believe that
we are never alone owing to the existence of modern equipment. We feel comfortable since we can
continually talk about this. Students who need to attend their lessons online, for example, demand more
from their gadgets and less from others because our devices take up most of our attention.
2. “I share, therefore I am”
 From my perspective, what we say about others may not be true. According to the essay, "SMS, email,
and publishing allow us to show the self that we want to be." However, what we post may be changed
and may not be totally truthful just to simply fit into the society you want to be a part of.
g. What does the writer suggest we do so we can make room from conversations
 Sherry Turkle suggested several things that anyone can do to encourage others to speak up. Restricting
technology use at home, school, work, or other places will have a huge impact. This has an impact on
the discussion since individuals will use that time to communicate with one another. And older
generations must demonstrate the value of discourse to younger generations.
h. Do you agree with the writer? Explain your answer.
 I agree with the author's idea since it allows us to express our true feelings. I know how it feels since
we rarely speak to each other at home, and many young people suffer from anxiety and need someone
to connect with. The author's concept It's a terrific way to talk about life in a face-to-face context.

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