Face-to-face vs. Other Types of Communication
Face-to-face vs. Other Types of Communication
When deciding between face-to-face communication and other types, such as e-mail and telephone calls, the kind of communication one thinks is better depends on the definition of “better”. Face-to-face communication is usually the most effective form because there is the least chance for a misunderstanding to occur. On the other hand, letters, e-mail, and telephone calls are more efficient means of communication. In my opinion, the latter type of communication is better because efficiency is becoming increasingly important in the workplace.
There are times when information must be communicated with exactness, and at such times a face-to-face conversation would be better. However, this is not always necessary or feasible. Many times we have to communicate with people who are far away. Traveling to meet them would be both prohibitively expensive and take a great deal of time. In these cases other forms of communication, especially electronic communication, are more appropriate. In addition, letters and e-mail allow us to have a record of the communication. This can be referred back to later should any dispute arise. Finally, these are types of communication that allow us to send messages when it is convenient. We do not have to match the schedule of another person.
In conclusion, letters, e-mail, and telephone calls are more efficient means of communication than a face-to-face conversation. They allow us to save both time and money. In today’s world I think these are very important factors to consider. Therefore, I believe that these forms of communication are better.
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面對面溝通與其他的溝通方式
決定哪一種溝通方式比較好,是面 對面溝通還是其他的溝通方式,如電 子郵件、打電話等,要看個人對“比較 好”的定義的理解.面對面溝通是最有 效的溝通方式,因為發(fā)生誤會的機會 最小.另一方面,信件、電子郵件和 電話則是較有效率的溝通方式.依我 之見,后面這些溝通方式比較好,因 為效率在職場上已變得越來越重要 了.
有時當(dāng)必須傳遞準(zhǔn)確的訊息時,面 對面的談話會比較好,然而這種方式 不一定是必要或可行的.在許多情況 下,我們必須和遠方的人溝通,而專 程去見他們,費用可能貴得離譜,而 且又要花費很多時間.在這種情況 下,其他的溝通方式,尤其是電子的 通訊方式就比較合適.此外,書信和 電子郵件能讓我們在通訊時留下記 錄,以便日后萬一發(fā)生爭論時可留作 參考.最后,這些溝通方式使我們可 以方便地隨時傳送訊息,不需要特別 去配合對方的時間.
總之,信件、電子郵件和電話與面 對面談話比起來是更有效率的溝通方 式,能讓我們節(jié)省時間和金錢.