What is the Most Appropriate
Form of Communication?
by James Mitchell
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Note -- This essay has not yet been written. Several people have asked that I post it because they were interested in the sections I have written. I hope to finish it by November, 2007.
Humans crave communication, and we spend most of our waking hours communicating with other humans. There are numerous possible forms of communication, which I will discuss in this essay. What amazes me is how little thought people give to which form of communication is most appropriate under the circumstances. [1]
A. Factors to Consider
In determining which form of communication is optimal, factors you should consider include:
3. Is the communication one-way or two-way?
4. Do you want to memorialize the conversation?
5. Accuracy
6.