International Social Media Use

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This week's discussion on international social media use got me thinking about my own personal network and how global my interactions really are. On Facebook, I interact entirely with people I know, and 99% of them live in the United States. Even the Facebook groups I have joined are mostly made up of people from the United States. When I think about Instagram, I follow a wider variety of people, including some who I don't know personally. While some of them live in different countries, the majority of the people I interact with are still based in the United States.

Interestingly, I interact with people from different countries the most on TikTok. Since the For You page is designed to show a wide variety of content, I regularly consume videos from people all over the world. When I read through comments, I often see people sharing where they are from. I also enjoy seeing people share aspects of their cultures, especially through content related to food and traditions. While TikTok provides a unique opportunity to experience different cultures and perspectives, I am still very much out of the loop. 

What does your network look like?