Is It Possible To Learn Social Networking For Business From a Movie?
Social networking is becoming a very popular topic for movies. There have been several movies that have been made about the topic. However, they are usually in the format of love stories. There has been a rare occasion when a movie was made that was more of a documentary, however, what is true about these movies is that none of them teach social networking very well. In fact, most new users should avoid these movies because they will generate unrealistic views of the networks through the movies or shows.
One of the biggest reasons that social networking (especially for business purposes) is not well represented is because most of the people writing the films are not social experts. Most of these writers only have a rudimentary knowledge of how to use the social networks for anything other than personal use. Personal use is not helpful for any person in a business setting. Those who are trying to learn social media for personal reasons are better suited watching their friends and family use the systems for business purposes than watching these movies and shows. If a person or business owner wants to learn about how to use the social media systems effectively, then they should emulate someone who uses the system correctly.
Writers also tend to romanticize the use of social media. Actors and actresses have to display emotions on their faces that most people would not have when they use the social media systems. In addition, these scenes with social media included are not realistic. Most people would not talk the way these people talk on the social network platforms. This gives an unrealistic view on how people talk to each other and exchange ideas on the social media platforms.
Movies and shows that have social media as a theme also tend to have characters that are blown out of proportion for theatrical effect. This makes the characters more interesting and allows certain people to relate to them more easily. However, it is not true to life and anyone expecting to meet any of these characters online is going to be disappointed. There are a variety of personality types on the internet but they are usually not as colorful as those found in the movies and shows that use social media platforms as a backdrop for their stories.
In conclusion, one of the worst places to try to learn how social networking works is by watching movies or shows that have social networking platforms as a backdrop for their stories. These movies and shows will give a new user an unrealistic view of how the world of social networking works. Any user trying to use the same tactics as their favorite character in one of these shows will find that they will not be successful in generating new contacts or business deals. This is the worst situation that a new user can be in, and should be avoided at all costs. A new user is better served by learning social media by watching how their peers use the systems and emulating their practices that generate results.
Scott Buendia consults for Bizbuilt.com. All the views and tactics in this article are tactics and ideas of the author; they do not necessarily represent the ideals, beliefs, or trademarks of Bizbuilt.com. Visit his card on Bizbuilt here, https://www.bizbuilt.com/socialmediaprivacy.
