Staying in touch with relatives and buddies has never been easier with the speed and efficiency of today's technology. We live in a world of e-mail, text and instant messages and mobile conversations.
While such options ensure it is easy to keep in contact, these technologies have lessened the emotional part of our communications.
Here are a few suggestions concerning how to use technology to remain close to household and, simultaneously, bring back the personal element in your communications.
Send a personal DVD message. You can now give the gift of vivid, colorful memories by creating personalized DVD messages for your friends and family. It's a fast, easy and fun approach to stay in touch.
Can't get to your high school reunion? Use a Sony DVD Handycam camcorder to record a special message to old classmates. You can even get special Sony DVD mail envelopes to share with you your discs.
Encourage friends and family to reciprocate. Whenever you receive their DVDs, just pop them into your player as you would a movie.
Make a Webcam chat date. A photo tells one thousand words, but real-time video speaks volumes. While nothing can replace an in-person conversation, you may get awfully near the real thing having a Webcam chat.
Gather all your family members in front of the Webcam to chat, view photos or share advice.
First time carving the turkey? Get Dad on the Webcam - he is able to probably walk you through it. Schedule your chat on the special occasion - perhaps on the birthday or holiday - and don't forget to organize your next one. You can also make it a yearly event.
Develop a video file on your digital still camera. Forgot your mom's birthday or couldn't attend your child's school play? Send all your family members a video clip in order that they'll know how much you care.
Think outside the box, shake some misconception and share your ideas. It's never been so easy to "be there when you're not." - NU
While such options ensure it is easy to keep in contact, these technologies have lessened the emotional part of our communications.
Here are a few suggestions concerning how to use technology to remain close to household and, simultaneously, bring back the personal element in your communications.
Send a personal DVD message. You can now give the gift of vivid, colorful memories by creating personalized DVD messages for your friends and family. It's a fast, easy and fun approach to stay in touch.
Can't get to your high school reunion? Use a Sony DVD Handycam camcorder to record a special message to old classmates. You can even get special Sony DVD mail envelopes to share with you your discs.
Encourage friends and family to reciprocate. Whenever you receive their DVDs, just pop them into your player as you would a movie.
Make a Webcam chat date. A photo tells one thousand words, but real-time video speaks volumes. While nothing can replace an in-person conversation, you may get awfully near the real thing having a Webcam chat.
Gather all your family members in front of the Webcam to chat, view photos or share advice.
First time carving the turkey? Get Dad on the Webcam - he is able to probably walk you through it. Schedule your chat on the special occasion - perhaps on the birthday or holiday - and don't forget to organize your next one. You can also make it a yearly event.
Develop a video file on your digital still camera. Forgot your mom's birthday or couldn't attend your child's school play? Send all your family members a video clip in order that they'll know how much you care.
Think outside the box, shake some misconception and share your ideas. It's never been so easy to "be there when you're not." - NU
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