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5 top reasons why people love to chat on Facebook

Last updated on: October 18, 2011 13:40 IST

Get Ahead reader Amit Saxena waxes eloquent on why people love Facebook chats even if they are not too much in love with its design.

An avid blogger, Amit is also a passionate online marketing professional. "I am in the business of creating compelling online brand presence for start-ups," he said in his introduction.

No matter how much you hate the new design of Facebook chat, it continues to remain one of the favourite features, used by most of its users across the globe. There is something about Facebook chat, which makes it addictive and no wonder millions are hooked on to it, on a daily basis.

If you are among those who do not know what to do with it or how to use it or why you should even use FB chat, here are the top five reasons why people love it and why you will fall in love too!

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with the subject as 'I'm a tech wizard/afficianado' and we will get in touch with you.</STRONG></P> <span class="clear"></span><span class="ht10"></span><div class="greyline"></div><span class="clear"></span><span class="ht10"></span> <h1>5 top reasons why people love to chat on Facebook</h1> <div class="sm1 grey1">Last updated on: October 18, 2011 13:40 IST</div> <span class="ht5"></span> <div class="slideimgdiv"><img src="//im.rediff.com/getahead/2011/oct/18facebook2.jpg" onload="if(this.width>370)this.width=370" alt="" /></div> <P><STRONG>1. To stay in touch with friends, office colleagues or college peers</STRONG></P> <P><FONT size=5>L</FONT>et's accept in the daily chores of taking care of our official responsibilities we are not able to catch up with our friends and colleagues. Facebook chat offers a nice and private way to get latest updates on inside gossip or rumour and helps you clear the air too.</P> <P>Did someone say, they could use it to plan the interviews schedules too ;-). Well, it entirely depends on you, to derive the maximum mileage out of your private chat!</P> <P>Click <STRONG>NEXT</STRONG> for more</P> <P><STRONG>Also Read: <A href="http://www.rediff.com/getahead/gadgets-n-gaming" target=_blank>Get Ahead Gadgets and Gaming</A></STRONG></P><STRONG> <P>Reader Invite</P></STRONG> <P><STRONG>Are you a gadget/gaming wizard/afficianado? Would you like to write on gadgets, gaming, the Internet, software technologies, OSs and the works for us? Send us a sample of your writing to <A href="mailto:gadgetsandgaming@rediffmail.com%20with">gadgetsandgaming@rediffmail.com</A> with the subject as 'I'm a tech wizard/afficianado' and we will get in touch with you.</STRONG></P> <span class="clear"></span><span class="ht10"></span><div class="greyline"></div><span class="clear"></span><span class="ht10"></span> <h1>5 top reasons why people love to chat on Facebook</h1> <div class="sm1 grey1">Last updated on: October 18, 2011 13:40 IST</div> <span class="ht5"></span> <div class="slideimgdiv"><img src="//im.rediff.com/getahead/2011/oct/18facebook3.jpg" onload="if(this.width>370)this.width=370" alt="" /></div> <P><STRONG>2. To promote your business</STRONG></P> <P><FONT size=5>Y</FONT>es, however, first build your relationship with your prospect. Don't straight away bombard him with all your information. I recently had this very irritating experience where in someone who was dealing in some MLM (multi-level-marketing) programme, simply copy pasted his sales pitch into the chat box.</P> <P>The next thing I did was to un-friend him and blocks him forever.</P> <P>Another breed that I come across is 'Please like my page'. Yes, even before you say anything, they will simply paste the url and ask you to like it along with thanks.</P> <P>Guys, it's understandable that we all need more likes on our page but please don't sound desperate. At least, be courteous enough to ask if the person you are talking to will be interested in doing that.</P> <P>One of the creative alternative one of my friend offers is: when he asks others to like his page, he gives them a backlink from his PR-2 Blog free. Nice thinking, no wonder his likes are jumping like anything.</P> <P>Click <STRONG>NEXT</STRONG> for more</P> <P><STRONG>Also Read: <A href="http://www.rediff.com/getahead/gadgets-n-gaming" target=_blank>Get Ahead Gadgets and Gaming</A></STRONG></P><STRONG> <P>Reader Invite</P></STRONG> <P><STRONG>Are you a gadget/gaming wizard/afficianado? Would you like to write on gadgets, gaming, the Internet, software technologies, OSs and the works for us? Send us a sample of your writing to <A href="mailto:gadgetsandgaming@rediffmail.com%20with">gadgetsandgaming@rediffmail.com</A> with the subject as 'I'm a tech wizard/afficianado' and we will get in touch with you.</STRONG></P> <span class="clear"></span><span class="ht10"></span><div class="greyline"></div><span class="clear"></span><span class="ht10"></span> <h1>5 top reasons why people love to chat on Facebook</h1> <div class="sm1 grey1">Last updated on: October 18, 2011 13:40 IST</div> <span class="ht5"></span> <div class="slideimgdiv"><img src="//im.rediff.com/getahead/2011/oct/18facebook4.jpg" onload="if(this.width>370)this.width=370" alt="" /></div> <P><STRONG>3. To flirt date</STRONG></P> <P><FONT size=5>Y</FONT>eah, it's one thing, which many of us have indulged in but would not accept it in public domain. When they see decent looking profile online, they start with their often tried yet unsuccessful pitch -- are you single, looking to mingle etc. etc...</P> <P>Guys, again, try to know the person and please remain courteous. Once you see any positive signs from your prospect, only then you get the license to get a bit naughty, but please remain within your limits and please don't stalk that person if he /she doesn't show any interest in your conversation.</P> <P>Click <STRONG>NEXT</STRONG> for more</P> <P><STRONG>Also Read: <A href="http://www.rediff.com/getahead/gadgets-n-gaming" target=_blank>Get Ahead Gadgets and Gaming</A></STRONG></P><STRONG> <P>Reader Invite</P></STRONG> <P><STRONG>Are you a gadget/gaming wizard/afficianado? Would you like to write on gadgets, gaming, the Internet, software technologies, OSs and the works for us? Send us a sample of your writing to <A href="mailto:gadgetsandgaming@rediffmail.com%20with">gadgetsandgaming@rediffmail.com</A> with the subject as 'I'm a tech wizard/afficianado' and we will get in touch with you.</STRONG></P> <span class="clear"></span><span class="ht10"></span><div class="greyline"></div><span class="clear"></span><span class="ht10"></span> <h1>5 top reasons why people love to chat on Facebook</h1> <div class="sm1 grey1">Last updated on: October 18, 2011 13:40 IST</div> <span class="ht5"></span> <div class="slideimgdiv"><img src="//im.rediff.com/getahead/2011/oct/18facebook5.jpg" onload="if(this.width>370)this.width=370" alt="" /></div> <P><STRONG>4. To make new friends</STRONG></P> <P>We all try to make friends, build contacts. We are specially inclined towards those persons who are high up in the social pecking order or someone who has a considerable fan following.</P> <P>You can for sure, initiate interaction with that person, however, if you are really keen to make a long term contact, see what you have to offer them in terms of professional services, contacts etc. before you expect any kind of favours from them.</P> <P>Click <STRONG>NEXT</STRONG> for more</P> <P><STRONG>Also Read: <A href="http://www.rediff.com/getahead/gadgets-n-gaming" target=_blank>Get Ahead Gadgets and Gaming</A></STRONG></P><STRONG> <P>Reader Invite</P></STRONG> <P><STRONG>Are you a gadget/gaming wizard/afficianado? Would you like to write on gadgets, gaming, the Internet, software technologies, OSs and the works for us? Send us a sample of your writing to <A href="mailto:gadgetsandgaming@rediffmail.com%20with">gadgetsandgaming@rediffmail.com</A> with the subject as 'I'm a tech wizard/afficianado' and we will get in touch with you.</STRONG></P> <span class="clear"></span><span class="ht10"></span><div class="greyline"></div><span class="clear"></span><span class="ht10"></span> <h1>5 top reasons why people love to chat on Facebook</h1> <div class="sm1 grey1">Last updated on: October 18, 2011 13:40 IST</div> <span class="ht5"></span> <div class="slideimgdiv"><img src="//im.rediff.com/getahead/2011/oct/18facebook6.jpg" onload="if(this.width>370)this.width=370" alt="" /></div> <P><STRONG>5. To discuss about any anything under the sun</STRONG></P> <P><FONT size=5>Y</FONT>es, there are millions of active profiles on Facebook which gives us the privilege to talk to any stranger for hours provided we share any topic of common interest which could be either politics, religion or sports. The idea is to build a conversation around a certain topic and from there on build a relation.</P> <P><STRONG>Conclusion</STRONG></P> <P>Facebook or for that matter any other social networking site gives ample opportunities to make new contact, rebuild old ones and promote your services or business. The key is -- first find the right person, then the right approach -- which is to build a relationship, before you pitch your product/ service or any other legitimate request.</P> <P><STRONG>Also Read: <A href="http://www.rediff.com/getahead/gadgets-n-gaming" target=_blank>Get Ahead Gadgets and Gaming</A></STRONG></P><STRONG> <P>Reader Invite</P></STRONG> <P><STRONG>Are you a gadget/gaming wizard/afficianado? Would you like to write on gadgets, gaming, the Internet, software technologies, OSs and the works for us? Send us a sample of your writing to <A href="mailto:gadgetsandgaming@rediffmail.com%20with">gadgetsandgaming@rediffmail.com</A> with the subject as 'I'm a tech wizard/afficianado' and we will get in touch with you.</STRONG></P> <span class="clear"></span><span class="ht10"></span><div class="greyline"></div><span class="clear"></span><span class="ht10"></span> <span class="ht10 clear"></span> <script type="text/javascript"> function printArticle(){window.print();return false;} </script> </div> </body> </html>