Negative Effects Of Face To Face Communication

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Advanced technology has positively influenced the way we communicate with each other; It also has negative influences. Modern technology has helped people get in touch with their loved ones within seconds. Many years ago, people sent letters to communicate with their relatives and friends. In today’s generation, people use many forms of communication, such as calling, texting, emailing, video chatting, and much more. Modern technology helped improve communication at a personal level. Teens and young adults will prefer communication through social media and texting over face-to- face communication. Technology has depersonalized society by the other method of communication, and has made communication less needed. Face- to- face communication …show more content…

verbal communication is the foundation of human communication, and once established it builds trust and connection. Modern technology is replacing face- to-face communication with instant messaging, emailing and social media. Face- to-face communication is a growing problem in today’s society, especially with young adults and teens. Some people find it awkward to start a small chat with stranger because some may not be confident with their opinion and some may be nervous to shares information with strangers . Face- to- face communication is important because you can’t comfort someone through texting, and you can’t really feel any empathy through a computer. Verbal communication conveys the message that you 're trying to send accurately, without any misunderstanding. According to Turkle, “Studies of conversation, both in the laboratory and in natural setting show that two people are talking, the mere presence of a phone on a table between them or in the periphery of their vision changes both what they talk about and the degree of the connection they feel” (3 ). Cell phones may sometimes distract us, even if we are not using it. They’re commanding our attention, and it 's like they’re brainwashing our brains. We often check our messages, and Facebook, Snapchat, Twitter, Instagram, and it can become a …show more content…

Face- to- face communication has obviously been around the longest, and it 's the most effective type of communication. You can tell a lot about a person, from their body language, and their eye contact. With face- to- face communication, you get a direct response from the other person. It also helps you to express your feelings, and those feelings can’t be expressed through texting or talking on the phone. With face- to- face, you communicate more than just words, and you may use hand gestures to express yourself. To establish a successful relationship with another person, the best type communication to use is face- to- face communication. Job interviews require face- to- face communication. The author Field implies that “I would never hire someone to work in my office without meeting them first,” says

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