Son K has 'the gift of the gab'. He has no trouble talking to people and is very comfortable with new acquaintances, at work or in social situations. His friends have trouble meeting girls, for example. K will add them to his Snapchat 'friends' list no problem, often with no motive other than to have a new friend to share things with. K told me that this guy was watching him add a new female friend to his list after talking to her for a bit, and thought it was a great idea. It really seems to be much less of a big deal than asking for someone's phone number. This is a good use of Social media don't you think?
Sounds like he's having fun with it. Good on him!
ReplyDeleteSounds like fun, I think as we get older we get more cautious. Lovely photo, too. Hugs, Valerie
ReplyDeleteI do think the younger generation are more comfortable that way. It's less forward isn't it. Less chance of a snub too.
ReplyDeleteSocial media does present people a more comfortable way to get together. Unless it's Facebook. with someone's Facebook account you practically know their whole life, so people are more guarded about that. Things like Snapchat, Twitter and Instagram are a great way to connect to people without having to connect all at once though.
ReplyDeleteTrue, you make a good point Mark.
DeleteI'm all for Snapchat. Unfortunately, I only have one friend (my daughter)!
ReplyDeleteGood post
I have the same problem with followers Heather, lol.
DeleteI always say"what is snapchat?" Because i'm the most useless social media person ever.
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You can send photos and videos and chat with your friends Trey. Then whatever you send disappears unless you save it.
DeleteMy blog here on blogspot, is about as social as I get in the "social media" scene.
ReplyDeleteFor the younger ones out there it can be a good thing, but as most things these days, should be used with caution.
Love your photo, Christine~
For the younger persons it is a good thing I think - My daughter is full in the social media - why not!?
ReplyDeleteAs long as they handle it with care and mindful they will enjoy and it's the time for such things that's a fact!
Had we every thought as we were young that we could talk and communicate round the world so fabulous ...
I enjoy it very much!
Happy new week!
oxo Susi
yes, Snapchat is an informal and fun way to get to know people.
ReplyDeleteMy grandson 14 who lived with us for a year uses Snapchat - great idea for kids.
ReplyDeleteIt's very popular these days, particularly with the younger generations.
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like a smart way to get to know someone. How wonderful for him that he is at ease in social situations. You're amazing at talking to people, so I'm thinking he gets it from you...
ReplyDeleteaww Lisa you are so sweet to say that!
Deletesounds cool! I haven't looked into snapchat. I think I don't need one more way to be media savvy. LOL
ReplyDeleteI am glad he likes to socialize that way. You can also meet your future spouse via eHarmony or other match making sites.
ReplyDeleteI'm a techno dinosaur ... but I do like the flowers in your photo.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan