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51) Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Face-to-face communication 
is better than other types of communication, such as letters, email, or telephone calls. 
Use specific reasons and details to support your answer. 
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(a) In today's fast-paced environment, we are faced with a myriad of communication 
options. Be it letters, e-mails, or telephonic conversations, I think that no means is more 
effective than face-to-face dialogue. 

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Firstly, face-to-face dialogue affords the speaker the opportunity to convey his message in 
a more detailed and complete way. Emotions, moods and expressions come forth to the 
surface in a face-to-face interaction, unlike written words or those spoken on the 
telephone. By using tone, facial gestures and body language, the speaker gives a thorough 
idea of the listener of his point of view. For example, by leaning forward on his chair, 
opening his arms and moving his hands in a forceful manner, the speaker can convey 
interest and leadership. 
Another benefit that face-to-face communication provides is immediate feedback. The 
speaker can clarify any confusion right away. Unlike written statements, no idea or 
thought is lost in grammatical errors or misuse of vocabulary. Since all people involved in 
the conversation can easily see each other, approval, interest, or disregard, can easily be 
deduced and dealt with. 
Often we see messages getting confused, and warped up in a maze of paperwork or 
unanswered e-mail and telephone calls. Such accumulation of data can create lot of stress 
and undue mess-ups in an office environment. Renowned CEOs, like Bill Gates are 
famous for making a point to show up at all business meetings, and if not possible, 
designate another person instead of using written words, or the telephone. 
They say, "Nothing can replace the human touch." When people say that, what they mean 
is that the openness, camaraderie, and opportunity for feedback obtained through face-to-
face dialogue is totally irreplaceable and invaluable. 
(B) In all times people was in an alliance with the other people that have the same color of 
the body, ideas, feelings, religion, community, etc. With time, they made first voice 
commands that were helpful in some situations, and then those were transformed in their 
own language. They understood the importance of their experience; knowledge and skills 
so they tried to make an other type of communication that give us an idea how were their 
live -the writing language. In our days, our society provides us to know all kind of types of 
communication. For me, face-to-face communication is better then other types of 
communication because we can see and we can feel what our partner try to say us. Plus, it 
is not formal and bore. There are not many people that can write interesting to keep our 
attention. If we speak about telephone calls I'd like to say that is more expensive then 
letters or email.