In many workplaces, online communication is getting more common than meeting face to face. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?

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It is often argued that online meeting is used more often than in-person
meetings
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in a lot of offices. While I believe that online communication does not have the human to human interaction, I
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think that it is convenient and easily accessible. I am of the opinion that
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there are disadvantages, the benefits outweigh the drawbacks.
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of all,
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online would not cause great interpersonal relationships compared with in-person
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. During a face to face meeting, people would share and discuss
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the concerning topics and bond with each other. They may even go to after-work dinner where they will talk about their work problems, have fun and have a good time,
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strengthening their interpersonal relationships.
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has found that 50% of employees do not feel close to their co-workers when they are working from home or from online.
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, working online is less time-consuming and convenient because it is easily accessible from any place around the world.
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, my uncle who is in America can do
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projects in Singapore without physically coming to Singapore.
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, if a person is working online, he will save transportation fees and commute time. A study has found that during the pandemic, 80% of workers have more time to spend with their families as people have to work from home and do not need to commute during peak hours. In conclusion,
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online communication has drawbacks regarding interpersonal relationships, I believe that the pros far outweigh the cons because not only
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money but
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it is convenient and time-saving.
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