Online communication is preferred than face-to-face communication. Discuss.



Online communication is preferred than face-to-face communication. Discuss.

In today’s world, we find ourselves communicating more and more through online channels such as messaging, social media and video call and often at the expense of face-to-face dialogue. There are certain situations where online communication is unavoidable but there’s where we opt for virtual over real-life conversation which begs the question is online communication preferable in today’s world?

To begin with, I’d like to outline the advantages of online communication. One of the main arguments in its favor is that it opens up the possibility of communicating with people in different places around the globe. This has considerable benefits in the workplace as meetings can take place via video conferencing between Stockholm, San Francisco and Shanghai without the need for time-consuming, exhausting, long-haul business trips. Furthermore, it provides opportunities for long distance families and friends keep in touch on a daily basis. Another point is that written online communication gives us the question of responding either immediately or at a time that suits us as well as allowing us to edit and polish our message.

On the other hand, there are several significant drawbacks to over-reliance on online communication. Some experts are concerned that a lack of face-to-face interaction impedes the development of vital social skills such as empathizing and reacting to situations in real time. Also, the very nature of conversation is different in the virtual world. If short snippets of dialogue embellished with emotions replace longer stretches of direct conversation with emotions expressed on real faces, were running the risk of losing the art of real conversation.

On balanced, I believe that online communication brings an overall advantage in today’s fast-paced, global society. However, we should take care not to overlook the benefits of engaging face-to-face dialogue.

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