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Jules's avatar

So much wisdom in this. There are so many ways to communicate these days that I think it is actually making communication harder, not easier. Ironic. x

(I hope you noticed the kiss! 😆)

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Sharon Joslyn's avatar

Thanks Jules. Will let you off!

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Tracy Haynes's avatar

.....moved to Manchester......I remember that! If only! x

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Francis F's avatar

I hope they do land and offer to take me with them 🤣🤣

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Lowri Williams's avatar

Definitely think that we hide behind a “perfect” front on social media and that mobile phones have made communication harder. Thank God for being able to mute group chats though. Bane of my life.

All I can say re Definition of Sound is TUNE! Xx

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Dean The Sated Ire's avatar

I heartily concur. It seems obvious to me that this disconnecting is what's mostly driving the mental illness surge and it's little surprise as a result that this is how the young are defining themselves. We are little more than chimps, chimps that are isolated and anxious.

So, ummm, yeah ... x

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Sharon Joslyn's avatar

Can't help but agree Dean. There’s a generation now so tethered to technology that they’ve lost the basic ability to connect with the humans right in front of them. Small talk has become a dying art, eye contact a rarity, and there’s a startling lack of awareness - all of which perpetuates the cycle of disconnect/anxiety & depression.

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Dean The Sated Ire's avatar

Absolutely. Maybe it’s just me or it’s a part of ageing, but people have become so dull to talk to. Not just the young.

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Margaret Bennett's avatar

So many great points. I love a mix tape and your signature track.

I do think we’re losing the art of connection and conversation. I hope not though. It’s a basic human need, so there’s a lot to lose.

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Sharon Joslyn's avatar

Agreed Margaret. I’m glad you enjoyed.

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Wendy Varley's avatar

I wouldn’t blame them for giving us a wide berth, either, Sharon!

I know what you mean about being soft spoken, too. I find it hard to be emphatic without sounding shouty, over-compensating!

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Sharon Joslyn's avatar

It’s a curse Wendy!

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