“Social networks like Facebook make such [“intimate”] information available in non-threatening ways. . .” (Rosenwald). Facebook allows its users to access a huge amount of information, from their most insignificant "Likes", to the immediate location of another social media user. Using this information, people are able to find the basis for conversations. Online conversation becomes much easier when all the information a person needs to know about someone is literally just a mouse click away. However, when you meet people offline, you're not so lucky: "Someone who uses Facebook might be less anxious around that person (someone they already know) face to face, but they might not learn to feel less anxious when meeting other people." people at a party. "(Rosenwald). For many shy people, Facebook has become a cheat sheet, and many feel stuck in real conversations without these helpful suggestions. "In fact, anxiety may increase in these cases" because people don't have access to information they collect from Facebook" (Rosenwald). This makes them fade into the background, unsure of how to approach or what to say. Additionally, even though many people gain confidence through online interactions, they still report feeling friendless. With many left saying, "I don't feel like I have 180 friends. It's not like I have 180 friends that I can hang out with. I don't think I have this great social life because I have 180 friends." ." (Rosenwald). With Facebook constantly trying to provide more friends, users feel like they don't have enough. Because of this pressure, it's incredibly difficult not to feel alone, especially when looking at other people's profiles and if they see hundreds,