In many workplaces, online communication is getting more and more common than meeting face to face. What are the advantages and disadvantages of online communication?

The Advancement of technology of the

internet

and computers has changed how

people

communicate. Many

people

these days prefer to communicate through

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online platforms than face to face.

Although

some

people

may argue that

this

may lead to anti-social behaviours and loneliness, I believe that online meetings have their pros and cons.

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, we live in an unprecedented

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modern era, where everything is expected to be more efficient.

This

includes how workers communicate with their clients and

also

their colleagues. It is common these days that

people

communicating using online media

such

as Zoom, google meets or WhatsApp for work,

for example

for meetings.

This

poses benefits for the company

as well as

its employees.

First,

it is effective and efficient to have an online meeting, as the employee can attend from any place.

Therefore

, the company does not have to provide a large meeting room and its complementary needs.

Secondly

, an online meeting can be recorded, so it is very handy for everyone to watch it when necessary. On the flip side, online communication has its cons.

First,

it relies too much on the availability of a good

internet

connection. There are some cases where a meeting is disrupted because the

internet

or electricity is down.

Secondly

, in rural areas, particularly when the

internet

has not been widely available, online communication may be a challenge, and causes unfinished messaging.

Lastly

, as

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human we still need a social encounter, where we can talk to each other directly.

This

may help to reduce stress and loneliness in society. In conclusion, online communication has both advantages and disadvantages. Despite its convenience, we sometimes still need to communicate in person.