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and take your English language skills to the next [Music] level hey Robin how's it going not bad and you I'm good so how much time do you spend on social media these days honestly probably too much I find myself scrolling through Instagram or Facebook for hours every day same here I think it's becoming a bit of an addiction for me definitely I feel like it's starting to impact other areas of my life too like my productivity at work how did Anna do on her exams I do not see her after publishing the result well she
did get a good score on some of the exams but unfortunately she failed one of them what Anna failed the exam I can't believe it she's always been so good at studying yeah I was surprised too she did well on some parts of the exam but she failed overall but why what could be the reason I am a bit confused about her result well from what I heard Anna is spending a lot of time on social media she posts pictures every day and chats with her online friends and it seems like it's taking up a
lot of her time oh no that's not good is that the reason for her failure in the exam it's could be studying takes time and dedication and if you're spending a lot of time on social media it can be hard to find the time to study effectively that makes sense I hope Anna realizes this and starts to prioritize her studies yeah it's a real problem I think a lot of students are struggling with their grades because they're spending too much time on social media it's not just students that though it seems like everyone is addicted
to social media these days absolutely and the thing is we don't even realize how much time we're wasting exactly and what do we really get out of posting our photos and giving likes to other people's posts not much honestly I think we need to be more intentional with our online interactions and make sure we're using social media in a way that adds value to our lives that's a great point I think we should all take a step back and really think about how we're using social media and whether it's helping or harming us agreed and
maybe we can even Inspire others to do the same who knows maybe we can start a social media Revolution so so what do you think we can do to reduce our social media use well one thing I've tried is setting a time limit for myself each day I only allow myself a certain amount of time on social media and then I have to put my phone away that's a good idea I've also heard of people taking social media breaks for a week or two yeah that could work too it's all about finding a balance between
staying connected and not letting social media take over our lives agreed and it's not just about reducing our use but also using social media in a more positive and productive way definitely I've started following more accounts that inspire me or teach me something new instead of just mindlessly scrolling through my feed that's a great idea I think we can all benefit from being more intentional with our social media use absolutely and maybe we can even encourage our friends and family to do the same yes we can start a little social media detox challenge [Music] together
dear friends I hope you have enjoyed our conversation if you have watched the video until now it shows you have a strong dedication to learning English now we are going to see a more interesting topic love marriage arranged marriage by the way which one do you support comment below hey Ronica what's your take on marriage love or arranged well I personally support arranged marriages what about you Robin I think love marriages are the way to go I mean you get to choose your partner and you already know them well before getting married but in arranged
marriages families get involved and help choose a partner that's compatible with you plus it's a more traditional approach I get that but what if the families choose someone you're not compatible with in love marriages you have the freedom to choose someone you truly love that's true but love marriages can also be risky what if the love Fades away after marriage in arranged marriages you work on building love and understanding with your partner over time H I see your point but at the same time love marriages can also lead to strong relationships if both partners are
committed to each other I agree it really depends on the individuals and what they want in a marriage definitely there's no one siiz fits-all approach when it comes to marriage there are some reasons I don't support love marriage what type of distraction are you talking about I had a friend in my college she was an excellent student she had a relationship with a boy and after a breakup she became mad she stopped focusing on her studies and even wanted to do something terrible this is wrong if someone doesn't love you why are you destroying your
life exactly and that's why I believe arranged marriages can be a better option families help choose a partner who is compatible with you and who will support your goals I can see your point but what if the families don't choose someone you like that can be a risk but in arranged marriages families often consider factors beyond just liking someone they look at compatibility family background and other important factors I see but in love marriages you get to know the person before getting married and can make a decision bassed on that that's true but love can
also be blind people often overlook red flags in love marriages which can lead to problems later on yeah that's definitely a risk but I still believe that if two people truly love each other they can make it work of course it really depends on the individuals and what they want in a marriage there's no right or wrong answer absolutely it's always great to have a friendly conversation and hear different perspectives on the [Music] topic if you found the video helpful please hit the like button and subscribe to my channel