A culture never stands still; both non-material and material elements of a culture change. Technology affects our interactions with one another and the norms that govern behavior. In the class, we have discussed this topic in terms of how we assess other individuals through body language, eye contact, and appearance using Goffman’s work. But Goffman studied interaction before the advent of technologies including cell phones, e-mail, and other social media. Describe how these technologies have changed the ways in which we interact with others. Using specific examples, what is lost and what is gained when we interact indirectly using technology? What are the informal rules that govern interaction through these media? Are these rules different than the rules that govern person-to-person interaction? If so, how?