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Preparation
Hi Linda,
How's it going?
Sorry I haven't been in touch for such a long time but I've had exams so I've been studying every free minute. Anyway, I'd love to hear all your news and I'm hoping we can get together soon to catch up. We just moved to a bigger flat so maybe you can come and visit one weekend?
How's the new job?
Looking forward to hearing from you!
Helga
Hi Helga,
I've been meaning to write to you for ages now so don't worry! How did your exams go? When will you know your results? I'm sure you did brilliantly as always!
As for me, I'll have been in the new job three months by the end of next week so I'm feeling more settled in. At first I felt like I had no idea what I was doing but now I realise it's normal to feel like that. There was a lot to learn – there still is actually – and I soon had to get used to the idea that I can't know everything. I used to work late a lot and at weekends but I'm slowly getting into a normal routine.
Which means I'd love to come and visit! We really need a good catch up! I can't believe we haven't seen each other since Carl's wedding. How does next month sound?
Anyway, I'd better get back to work.
Congratulations on the new flat! Can't wait to see you!
Love,
Linda
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Discussion
What's the best way to stay in touch with friends you don't see often?
I believe the best way to stay in touch with friends I don’t see often is by calling them on the phone. While this is still a traditional method, new technologies have made staying connected much easier and faster.
The advent and expansion of the internet have brought significant changes to how we interact with others, including our family, loved ones, friends, colleagues, and the outside world in general. Physical contact and presence are increasingly being replaced by technology and social media platforms such as Facebook, Messenger, and WhatsApp.
Nowadays, there are various ways to stay in touch with friends we don’t see often. However, what we miss is the warmth of physical contact. Human connections are becoming both closer and more distant due to the impact of social media. In many cases, human warmth is gradually fading as we rely more on these virtual tools for communication.
Well, I think the best way to stay in touch with my friends is call them or write them e-mails. Another way is by visiting their social networks, comments their publications or putting Likes on their photos. They love that.
The best way to keep in touch is to go and see them!
I was pulling your leg! It was the best way before the internet was invented.
After the advent of the Internet, nobody can complain about not being aware of your friends and family. There are a lot of ways we can choose according to our situation.
In my view, video and voice calls make a more tangible connection. I usually reach out to them on special occasions like their birthday. But at other times, send a text and voice message.
If I would like to catch my friend on the hop, on her birthday, I will write a letter. This sounds old-fashioned but, in this era, receiving a letter is an unusual and exciting way to hear from someone.
i agree ..
I prefer to stay in touch with my friends by using instant messaging apps like WhatsApp or Facebook Messenger.
I agree, but i think THE BEST WAY IS TO see one anotHer .
I know i'm old school
the best way to stay in touch with my friends i don't see often is texting them since we are occupied with our study and we also don't have much free time to meet in person.
I use Facebook and other social media to see what my friends are doing on daily basis. But if I want to know what is really happen I have to call them. The best way to know what's going on and how someone is feeling is to meet him and talk
I think so in all things that you right Sanja.
I think the most important is offline meetings. The best way is go to interesting place and after all speak about most interesting events in life. For example, I can go to cinema and then walk in park with guitar and ice cream and speak about everything!