More and more people and organizations are using digital technology for contact with other people. What are the advantages and disadvantages of using digital technology for communication?
In
this
contemporary world, the way people are connecting with each other, personally or professionally, has completely changed. Just as every coin has a flip side, digital technology for Linking Words
communication
brings both positive as well as negatives impact on our life. In the following paragraphs, I will discuss both
The use of digital platforms for Use synonyms
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has myriad merits. The Use synonyms
first
and predominant one, in my opinion, is convenient and cost-efficient. In the past, people, when no phone or internet was there, connect and share important news with their distant family members via mail, which was costly and inconvenient. Linking Words
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, with the help of digital platforms like WhatsApp, and social media Linking Words
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as Facebook, Linking Words
communication
becomes faster and cost-effective. At the same time, they can Use synonyms
also
see their faces and get emotionally attached to the conversation. Linking Words
Furthermore
, for companies, due to globalization, these days employees are working from different geographical locations, sometimes from different countries. Digital Linking Words
communication
is making total sense here as they do not want to travel miles to meet someone.
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On the other hand
, the major drawback it has is people are not socially engaged even though they are socially connected, Linking Words
consequently
, lacking of understanding different cultures. Linking Words
Although
most of the time the digital platform is efficient, in some cases one to one connection is required, for ,example feedback discussion, promotion discussion and sharing some bad news with nearby friends.
In conclusion, I recapitulate that there are innumerable benefits of using digital platforms for Linking Words
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for both personal reasons and professional reasons.Use synonyms
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Answer the 'Advantages and Disadvantages' topic
IELTS advantages and disadvantages questions normally give you a statement and ask you to comment on the advantages and disadvantages of that statement.
Answer structure for the type of essay
- Introduction
- Body paragraph 1 – advantages
- Body paragraph 2 – disadvantages
- Conclusion
Examples to start your body paragraph:
- The main advantage is...
- The disadvantage of this...
- The main benefit...
- Despite these advantages...
- One possible drawback...