Striking up conversations with strangers is socializing in its rawest form. And that’s what a person should aspire since only that would sharpen a man’s edge truly. However, chilling out with family, friends and colleagues face to face is fine as well. Infact, if a person can establish genuine connections just by being present with someone then that would be counted too. Video and audio calls? They qualify as well.
However online messaging won’t. They don’t even come close to the real thing.