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| As if dating wasn't hard enough, now technology is a factor to contend with |
Facebook, Foursquare, Instagram, Match.com, Twitter, and other social media sites, have revolutionized the ways in which people, particularly those under 30, approach dating. In this new world of high-tech dating, emoticons, relationships statuses, user profiles, friend requests, and tagged photos, have dramatically altered the rules of engagement. Today, people have far more available information about potential mates than at any time in the past. For example, consider how common the practice of Googling someone is these days. But new technology also means new rules. Just what are the spoken and unspoken rules of dating in the age of social media? What are some of the potential pitfalls of dating through technology? And what must you contend with that perhaps older generations did not?
Include at least two of the following pieces in your discussion:
- "A Definitive Etiquette Guide for Couples on Social Media" (Atlantic)
- "10 Tips for Dating in the Social Media Age" (Mashable)
- "The 10 Most Common Lies in Online Dating Profiles" (Yahoo!)
- "A Treasury of the World's Worst Online Dating Stories" (The Awl)
- "How Facebook Ruined Dating (and Breaking Up Too)" (Buzzfeed)
- "Psychologists Highlight Pitfalls of Online Dating" (CNN)
Requirements:
- Must be in MLA Style
- Must be two full pages in length
- Must include a works cited page
Due: Tuesday, Nov. 20th
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