Tuesday, June 7, 2011

How To Seek Out People

By Brian E. Howard


Today, my parents are in their fifties. They didn't know what Facebook was and they didn't how it was used and what it was for. It really seemed challenging because there were just so many things going on, and it seemed like there were just so many faces and too many things to click on. However, there was a day that I told my mom that her old college friends could be found in Facebook, and if she gets an account she can have a chance to get connected with them. So my mom got an account, and the next thing I know, my mom really got into it and is now doing great in maintaining her page.

It is now so much easier to locate people. It is fast and easy thanks to the internet and the social networking sites available. There is an excitement that many people feel when they are finally able to connect with their old friends from high school, college, and even staying connected with sorority or fraternity members. You can even meet up with ex-coworkers in Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, Friendster or Reunion. When you think of a reunion it is now easier to plan reunions, especially high school reunions, with these social networking sites. All you need to do is type in the name of the person on the search engines in the various networking sites. If they are connected, then their name will appear. If the person is online, then you will have a chance to chat with them as well.

It is now so much easier to get the information of the people you are looking for. Once you are able to see the profile of the person in their account, you will see information such as their home address, phone number, email address, and even their interests. You can even see their pictures and latest picture on their profile account. So the way you can do this is by registering yourself of the particular networking site of your choice. You can then fill up the information it asks you; such as your email address and other information they may require.

Using "old school" ideas can also help you get connected with people. For example you can type in their name and address into the white pages or phone book directories. Another way would be to ask some mutual friends and family members. You may just be able to get what you need. But these kinds of methods can be tiring and stressful compared to other ways.

The social networking sites are definitely more accurate and even more up to date. It is so much more easier because you just need to click the mouse and you get all the information you need about the person. You will no longer need to worry about finding a person. The internet has given us the power to stay connected with anyone at any time.




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