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your voice, it prevents people from interrupting or replying. It is a one-way conversation, a monologue, with all the rudeness that can imply. Compared to a letter, email is faster but has none of the humanity, not to mention politeness, of handwriting. Emails are bad at conveying humour or criticism, bad news or sympathy. The form is too cold. Those who wish to communicate sincerity to another human being should telephone. Better still, clear your desk, take out a crisp sheet of note paper, pick up a pen and do something Emoticons, emails and letter writing you may not have done for ages. Write a proper letter. The recipient will be amazed and delighted that you have taken the time. You will have written what you meant to say, and I bet you won’t have used emoticons. © Guardian News & Media 2007 Comprehension check Are these statements True (T) or False (F) according to the text? 1. The emoticon was invented because the alphabet doesn’t contain human emotion. 2. A student invented the smiley in an email to his professor. 3. Manual typewriters are better than computers for conveying emotion. 4. People often regret sending emails. 5. The author says that people often hold monologues on the phone. 6. Emails can be bad for your health and your love life. 7. Many people change their personality when they write emails. 8. The author suggests that we write more letters. Discussion Discuss the following questions in small groups. Do you prefer to write letters or send emails? When did you last send an email? When did you last write a letter? How many emails do you send/receive per week? How many letters do you send/receive per week? Do you use emoticons when you write emails? What do you think when you receive an email containing emoticons? Webquest Have a look at these websites for more information on emoticons. Which emoticons do you like best? Unusual and funny emoticons: www.angelfire.com/hi/hahakiam/emoticon.html A–Z of emoticons: www.sharpened.net/glossary/emoticons.php Emoticons that you’ve probably never seen before: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_common_emoticons 1 Pre-reading task }:-( Your toupee is blowing in the wind ;-) I’m only joking! 8-) I’m wearing glasses 22
0:-) The writer just made a sweet or innocent remark :-)(-: I’m married :-\ I’m undecided Key 1. express 2. insert 3. emotion 4. nerd 5. unintentional 6. abrupt 7. regret 8. transition 9. remorse 10. wreck 11. toneless 12. acknowledgement 13. convey Comprehension check 1. T 2. F 3. F 4. T 5. F 6. T 7. T 8. T Some emoticons :-) A 0=) Angel :-t Angry B ~:0 Baby :-o Bored :-# Braces
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