Online communication is preferable to face-to-face communication. Discuss.
In today's world
we find ourselves communicating
more through online channels often at the expense of face-to-face dialogue. There are certain situations wherejonline communication is unavoidable but Iothers where we opt for virtual over real-life conversation. Which begs the question: is online communication preferable in today's world? ,
and video calls,
more and
such as messaging, social media
To begin with, I'd like to outline the advantages
of online
communication. One of the main arguments in its favour 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 videoconferencing between Stockholm, San Francisco and Shanghai without the need for time-consuming, exhausting, long-haul business trips. it provides opportunities for long-distance families and friends to keep in touch on a daily basis. written online communication gives us the option of responding either immediately or at a time that suits us as well as allowing us to edit and polish our message.
'Furthermore,
(Another point is that
On the other hand, there are several significant drawbacks
over-reliance on online communication. that a lack of face-to-face interaction impedes the development of vital social skills such as empathising 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 emoticons replace longer stretches of direct conversation with emotions expressed on real faces, we're running the risk of losing the art of real conversation.
concerned
Some experts are
to
On balance,
‘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 in face-to-face dialogue.
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Online
communication
is preferable to face-to-face
communication
. Discuss.
In
today
's world
we find ourselves communicating
more
through
online
channels
often
at the expense of face-to-face dialogue. There are certain situations
wherejonline
communication
is unavoidable
but
Iothers
where we opt for virtual over real-life conversation. Which begs the question: is
online
communication
preferable in
today
's world?
,
and video calls,
more and
such as messaging, social media
To
begin
with, I'd like to outline the advantages
of online
communication
. One of the main arguments in its
favour
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 videoconferencing between Stockholm, San Francisco and Shanghai without the need for time-consuming, exhausting, long-haul business trips.
it
provides opportunities for long-distance families and friends to
keep
in touch on a daily basis.
written
online
communication
gives us the option of responding either immediately or at a time that suits us
as well
as allowing us to edit and polish our message.
'
Furthermore
,
(
Another point is that
On the other hand
, there are several significant drawbacks
over-reliance
on
online
communication
.
that
a lack of face-to-face interaction impedes the development of vital social
skills
such as
empathising
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 emoticons replace longer stretches of direct conversation with emotions expressed on real faces, we're running the
risk
of losing the art of real conversation.
concerned
Some
experts are
to
On balance,
‘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 in face-to-face dialogue.
Top Tips for writing
2.
3.
4.
s.
Use
the correct structure: introduction, key points For key points against, conclusion. ! 3e objective. Give a balanced argument and
make
your
overall
opinion
clear
on the conclusion.
Use
neutral or formal language. Don't
use
emotional or
lin
. Formal language.
Use
suitable words or expressions to introduce,
add
, contrast and link
ideas
.
Include examples to illustrate
ideas
.