Communication is the key element of life that distinguishes human beings from the rest of the animal kingdom. The human ability to communicate at a very refined level has allowed us to build civilizations and develop advanced technologies. Technology has undoubtedly advanced over the years and with revolutionary inventions such as the internet, smartphones and tablets, our ability to communicate effectively in a formal and detailed manner has deteriorated. Means of communication across the world are now easily accessible with the push of a button or click of a mouse. With this efficiency, however, the problem of the world as we know it is diminishing due to the rapid growth of technology. Traditional ways of socializing and expressing oneself in great detail are a thing of the past and are rapidly being replaced by the ever-increasing number of technologically advanced products available to the everyday consumer. It is argued that communicating through technological means has advantages such as speed and convenience, but its disadvantages cannot be overlooked, such as misinterpretation of language and lack of context. Additionally, it creates a digital divide between members of communities, creating a sense of isolation between family, friends and work colleagues. With the increasing popularity of cell phones, tablet computers and laptops among students in particular, the use of grammar and punctuation techniques in schools or essentially lack of techniques. Solomon Ali Dansieh (2011) writes: “There is no doubt that text messaging has some impacts on the way children speak and write – some negative; others positive depending on the content and context. Using SMS me...... middle of paper ...... social networking websites like Facebook or MySpace. These sites not only serve as huge distractions in people's daily lives, but have also eventually replaced direct socializing. It is quite clear that communication technology has made people less effective at communicating. Despite its known benefits (i.e. the speed and ease of using technology to interact with people around the world), it is unfortunately beginning to replace face-to-face interactions. As more people turn to computer screens instead of each other, the art of conversation weakens and facial expressions become a tedious task. This not only causes digital divisions between third world countries and their citizens, but also isolates users. Physical social interactions are greatly affected by technology and should not be overshadowed; communication is a specific attribute of human civilization.