Topic: Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Face to face communication is better than other types of communication ( e-mail, telephone calls,…). Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
Nowaday, despite the development of modern communication such as email, telephone calls, face to face interaction still ranks the most effective form of communication in the world. In my judgement, there is no form of communication that works better than speak to a person face to face.
First and foremost, face to face communication can eliminate misunderstanding and suspicion immediately. When you talk to someone directly, you can see right away if they do not understand you. With body language or non-verbal communication, you can make your conversation become more clear and effective, you can realize the attitude of your interlocutors and what they are going to do. For example, a sharp intake of breath may signal the desire to interrupt, catching the chairman’s eyes may indicate the desire to speak in a formal setting like a debate, a clenched fist may indicate anger,… In addition, when communicating face to face, you can use body language to express your attitude and your view about some problem. You can get out of your chair and speak to the person face to face while you are representing your speech as well as your ideas. I think it is better than just taking a fixed seat and speaking through telephone or anything like that.
Furthermore, face to face communication helps you build a strong relationship. You know, communication through internet or email takes very less time, an email lasts about a second, a telephone call last a few minutes or more. Whereas in contrast, face to face interaction usually lasts longer than other types of communication, you will spend longer on talking. To be more specific, when you want to make a bond or a connection with your partner from another company, it is easier to communicate directly. The longer you talk, the more you say. The more you say, the stronger your relationship is.
Last but not least, in comparison with online communication like telephone and email, face to face communication is warmer and more emotional. You can shake hands or give a hug when you meet your friends. You will feel more comfortable and natural. Supposing you get a promotion, with face to face communication, your friends and your boss say “congratulations” or “good job” to you and appreciate you in front of everybody but not compliment emails. Peope become closer and less personal.
To sum up, I completely agree that face to face communication is the best form of communication. The modern life sometimes makes people further. Therefore, this type of conmmunication have to be remained.
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