A study says that offline socializing brings more happiness than online. Offline socializing means¹ meeting real people, spending time with family and friends, and talking to them in person instead of texting, emailing them, or checking their status updates on social networks.

 

有研究显示，离线社交会比在线社交带来更多快乐。离线社交指跟人在现实中见面，花时间跟家人和朋友相处，面对面跟他们说话，而不是通过发短信或邮件交流，或者在社交网站查看他们的状态更新。

 

Social networking is one of the greatest inventions of our time. It gives people access to the latest information, to find a way to entertain² themselves, and to talk to each other without worrying about distance. The bad thing about social networking is that many young people are so addicted³ to it that they will become restless⁴ if you ask them to go offline for a while.

 

社交网络是现代最伟大的发明之一，它可让人们及时了解信息、放松精神，无论距离远近都可自由交谈。社交网络的弊端是，现在很多年轻人对它的过度依赖，就如染上毒瘾般，一离开网络就难受、坐立不安。

 

Now, it’s time to take a break from social networking and go offline socializing. You will see more quality time with loved ones and maybe a healthier lifestyle as well.

 

现在，是时候从社交网络中抽出一些时间来进行离线社交了。你会与你爱的人们共度更多优质时光，没准儿还能收获一个更加健康的生活方式呢。

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