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Band 7+: How might the increasing reliance on online communication affect non-verbal communication skills in future generations?

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I firmly believe that digital tools and technology have offered platforms that help us stay in touch with our relatives and friends. However, one of the adverse effects it can cause is isolation, and it can reduce meaningful communication in our skills and abilities in the coming decades. I would say it is a double-edged sword. It connects people but can also lead to deteriorating results.

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I firmly believe that digital tools and technology has offered platforms that helps us to stay in touch with our relatives and friends. However, one of the adverse effects that can cause is isolation and it can reduce meaningful communication in our skills and abilities in the new decades. I would say it is a double-edged sword. It connects people but also can lead to a deteriorating results.

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