Most young adults now choose to end relationships via text, followed closely by social media. Gone are the days of giving someone the courtesy (礼貌) of a face-to-face chat—most breakups are now conducted digitally. According to a survey, more than half(56 percent) of those who went through a breakup last year ended their relationship by means of technology. Many said they choose technology as it made the process"less awkward,”revealed new report. The American men and women surveyed had all gone through a breakup in the past 12 months, and all 2,712 respondents were aged 18-30. Those taking part were asked how their last relationships had ended,and had to describe the"means through which your breakup was finalized.”More than half (56 percent)of those who went through a breakup last yearended their relationship digitally, either through text message, social media, or e-mail. The majority who ended their relationship via text messageexplained that it made the process "less awkward, "while 61 percent ofthose who dumped their partner on social media said they did so as theyhad"deleted or blocked"their last partners phone number. More than half(58 percent)of those who broke up through e-mail claimed they had chosenthat method as it allowed them to"fully explain their reasons. When asked if they would be annoyed if they were dumped digitally, about three quarters, exactly 73 percent, of those taking part said "yes”When asked why, the majority, 60 percent, claimed they felt it would be"too impersonal."According to the results, just two percent of respondentsclaimed to have broken up using a good old-fashioned written letter. "The digital world has well and truly taken over, even when it comesto our relationships, it seems,"says a spokesperson. "However you want tobreak up is entirely up to you, but it may beworth noting that we foundthat quite a lot of people would be hurt by a digital breakup, as it's seen as alittle too impersonal.”