Summary Of Positive And Negative Features Of Interpersonal And Virtual Communication
| Interpersonal Communication | Virtual Communication | |
|---|---|---|
| Positive Features | Ready access to non-verbal elements of communication (body language, gestures, facial expressions) Misconceptions can be corrected fluidly and quickly No barrier between communicators—no gatekeeper Synchronicity—communication happens in real time and is effervescent | Availability, accessibility of the receiver Medium acts as buffer between communicators Increased access for synchronous and asynchronous communication Time to reflect privately and to compose thoughts Those with sensory disabilities have additional mode for communicating Synchronous and asynchronous communication possible |
| Negative Features | Dependent upon interpersonal communication skills Reflection is done publicly Body language and expressions may be misinterpreted No buffer or gatekeeper between communicators Individuals with sensory disabilities may be excluded from communication Limited opportunity for asynchronous communication | Requires literacy skills, technological skills Quality of communication is medium-dependent Socioeconomic factors: communication among the privileged or wealthy? Difficult to avoid communication Barrier between communicators Synchronous communication more expensive/technology dependent than asynchronous communication |
| Positive Features | Ready access to non-verbal elements of communication (body language, gestures, facial expressions) Misconceptions can be corrected fluidly and quickly No barrier between communicators—no gatekeeper Synchronicity—communication happens in real time and is effervescent | Availability, accessibility of the receiver Medium acts as buffer between communicators Increased access for synchronous and asynchronous communication Time to reflect privately and to compose thoughts Those with sensory disabilities have additional mode for communicating Synchronous and asynchronous communication possible |
| Negative Features | Dependent upon interpersonal communication skills Reflection is done publicly Body language and expressions may be misinterpreted No buffer or gatekeeper between communicators Individuals with sensory disabilities may be excluded from communication Limited opportunity for asynchronous communication | Requires literacy skills, technological skills Quality of communication is medium-dependent Socioeconomic factors: communication among the privileged or wealthy? Difficult to avoid communication Barrier between communicators Synchronous communication more expensive/technology dependent than asynchronous communication |
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