Hi, Do I Know You?
Considering how much of our lives take place over the computer and internet these days, it is amazing we ever see other human beings. So it is interesting what kinds of things we do (or don’t do) online, as opposed to “in person.”
For example: I’m on Facebook, Twitter, Naymz, LinkedIn, Biznik.. and others. Recently I opened up my Facebook to find 25 friend requests. While flattering, I realized I had NO idea who over half of these people are. Had I met them? Did they know me? How did they find me? What even attracted them to “friend” me? I imagine that if we’d met in person there would be that moment of introduction, shaking hands, and chatting about the event or who we might have in common.
Because of the fact I work so much online, with blogging, social media, and scheduling events and tele-classes for my business, it certainly seems beneficial to add these people as friends. But on the other hand, I had a moment of disconnect as I looked at these names. Who ARE these people? And… would it hurt to just take a moment as they “friended” me, to say hello and who they are?
Hi, I’m Kaye Porter, we met on my blog. Thanks for reading, and I hope you’re having a great week!
Warmly,
Kaye
