Is anybody reads blog posts?

Together with technological progress, people got back to the Stone age when they communicated in a primitive way. Clapping hands, smiling, and drawing images. Do disclaimers remain you of this? How about short words such as btw, lol, omg, LMFAO, etc?

We are overwhelmed with info, people have a lot to say and little to listen to. They will read a title and makers alike. They will bother you if you look good and ignore you if you wish to discuss it.

My communication with a guy yesterday:

😍

😘😎

🤗

I did not want to bother with explanations so I learned about Tarzan and Jane's interaction.

If you want to dig deeper into the surface you must be patient. The last time I saw focused people was during the World cup final. Even then some made shots of goals with cell phones.

We go back to ancient times with hieroglyphs. Now we must learn meanings.

What do people like to read?

Good humor.

Political news.

Celebrity gossips.

Weather forecast.

You can't force people to read but you can refuse lame communication. You can build your circle with common interests.

When someone asks you to read their post, don't. It is a sign that others did not read too.

Read on this blog:

https://ironlady39.blogspot.com/2019/02/how-to-not-promote-yourself.html

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