Computer-Mediated
Communication (CMC) differs from Face-to-Face communication in many ways. Think
outside the box may be difficult because the typical reasons come to mind
first. The main reason being that CMC takes away from in-person social skills
that are needed in the business world. I definitely see this with my niece and
nephew. But there are some positives when it comes to small group
communication. One thing that groups can benefit that is different than F2F is
that there aren't as many distractions. Groups can focus solely on the content
of the task instead of the social surroundings. Personal interests are also
left out. Another concept that is different is that there is more time to
respond (Unless of course it is live chat such as video or group chat room).
People have the opportunity to take time and thoroughly think about their
response. It can create better outcomes and conversations but also puts more
responsibility on people since they are given more time to produce better
results. More time can also be a bad thing in the way that time can leave room
for error, distractions and not getting the job done. We are moving into an age
where media is shaping the way people do things, from communicating and
producing to traveling and working. It may or may not be a good thing but it's
the way it is. We just have to adapt.
Hey Jinnxx21! You provide some nice and interesting differences between CMC and F2F communication. I like how you point out that one of CMC’s benefits is that there are not as many distractions. It is interesting to me because I did not think of that point until you mention it. I understand how I am a better “listener”/reader during a CMC communication rather than listening in a face-to-face conversation. I agree that CMC provides people more time to think rationally about the response. In my honest opinion I think I like CMC better most of the time because it does give us flexibility. But one thing I do not like about CMC is that we are not able to physically be there with the person. You did a good job with this post!
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