[header] How to stay updated with your friends if you don't use facebook [title] Choose a preferred medium for communication and use it. [step] Some friends may clearly express how they like to communicate, while others may not. Some people enjoy emailing whereas others prefer more personal communication. 
Ask your friends about the best way to stay in touch and use that mode as your basis for ongoing communication. [substeps] Reach out to your friends on a regular basis.