I would say, the answer is „both“. On the one hand, social media allow users to promote a favorable picture, plan and edit online behaviors and to manipulate what can be seen of them. On the other hand, social media networks like those on facebook are networks of friends and acquaintances where it is unlikely that users can convey a completely unrealistic picture over a long time without alienating their networks. Also, the sheer amount of online behaviors would require large efforts to constantly and consistently manipulate.

I think a valid way to understand the relationship between social media and behavior is to view social media as contexts that are defining which behaviors  are appropriate. You would not share your holiday pictures on LinkedIn or use facebook to promote your resume. Very much like offline contexts, social media facilitate certain behaviors and make others less likely.

To sum up, I would say that there is clearly a correlation between offline and online behaviors, but this correlation may vary depending on behavior, medium and on how the context is perceived by the user.

Dear brother Salam,

Studies have shown that many persons have been deceived by online friends and associates via social media platforms. Such fraudulent persons lie about their behavioral patterns online to paint false portrait pictures of themselves. Of course, this is not to say that we do not have genuine personalities who are candid about their true selves in real life. 

As to why they do that-Is basically to please the many. Yet, it is meritorious to keep your own behavioral feathers rather than wearing counterfeit feathers which would be seen to be pulling off their positions in the insightful eyes of the wise. The shrewd and discerning one would definitely uncover such deceit. Best regards

Dickson Adom

11 Things We Fake in Our Social Media Lives

 By Lexi Herrick

t is our instinct to blame the media for our poor perceptions of reality and the ways in which we compare ourselves to idealistic standards. At one time, that all may have been true. It may have been the airbrushed models in magazines and the seemingly flawless lifestyles of celebrities that made us feel like boring little trolls in comparison. However, we are now our own worst enemies because of the way we’ve distorted and manipulated our social media presentations.

We’re creating a culture of self-comparison that did not previously exist. Not only that, but we compare ourselves to false images, just as altered as those of the airbrushed models.

Here are only a few of the many images on social media that just aren’t real.

1. Appearance.

2. Relationships.

3. Partying.

4. Traveling.

5. Food.

6. Diet.

7. Fitness.

8. Babies and pets.

9. Coolness.

10. Clothing.

11. Perfection.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/lexi-herrick/11-things-we-fake-in-our-social-media-lives_b_7693182.html

Hi 

I don't think so.  We can't judge hidden people . Real  Life situations  is the best way to know people. 

Liqaa 

Hi dear Salam Jassim Hmood

Not always and not for all people.

Best regards

Raid

We tailor our behaviour, self-presentation, and identity to each distinct type of social environment (real or virtual) so your question hangs on the problematic notion of a "true" self image against which to measure online representational practices.

Dr. Strangelove

I would say, the answer is „both“. On the one hand, social media allow users to promote a favorable picture, plan and edit online behaviors and to manipulate what can be seen of them. On the other hand, social media networks like those on facebook are networks of friends and acquaintances where it is unlikely that users can convey a completely unrealistic picture over a long time without alienating their networks. Also, the sheer amount of online behaviors would require large efforts to constantly and consistently manipulate.

I think a valid way to understand the relationship between social media and behavior is to view social media as contexts that are defining which behaviors  are appropriate. You would not share your holiday pictures on LinkedIn or use facebook to promote your resume. Very much like offline contexts, social media facilitate certain behaviors and make others less likely.

To sum up, I would say that there is clearly a correlation between offline and online behaviors, but this correlation may vary depending on behavior, medium and on how the context is perceived by the user.

Very well question.So far is wright and need more investigation especially in social media 

I agree with Dr.Adom

Dear Salam, I agree with the opinion of all colleagues, because there is a two side picture regarding the issue. However, I cannot imagine why does a person represent him false. I will never understand this behavior. As I see things, everybody should be just what they are, not pretending, supplementing etc. It is always better to be and to act as you are. In that way you will be always honest with yourself. Thiss issue sure need further examination.

Regards,

Janusheva