There are obviously numerous forms of communications, ways
to communicate. These include telephone, face-to-face, voicemail, text
messages, e-mails, letters, faxes, physical ways, eye contact, body motions, notes,
radio, tv, telegrams, and other Web or Internet facilitated methods. Of all of
these, for the time spent, WRITING can be the most specific. Why?
When humans write, they are in a sense protected and
secure. They have the freedom to express exactly what they are thinking,
whereas they might be uncomfortable doing this in real time via the telephone
or in-person, etc.
The written word allows communications to be precise and an
eternal record of the correspondence remains, if the receiver or sender so chooses.
This is precisely why contracts and agreements are generally WRITTEN as opposed
to being simply verbally agreed upon.
When a person writes, they are not on an immediate time
limit like when they are actively involved in communicating in real time. Real
time communications involve nerves, and also the time restrictions mean that
things may not be said, may be said wrong, or may be said in the wrong way.
Writing avoids much of this, as everything can be checked,
edited, and changed at your convenience for maximum results. You see, writing
and written communications and written material can specifically inform and
persuade the reader. In cases of web content, writing can also actually draw or
attract the viewer via search engine optimization techniques.
While some people prefer face-to-face meetings, I feel like
writing is and can be much more specific, detailed, and truthful at times,
since it alleviates the on the spot feelings of nervousness or time-restraints,
and can be well thought out and crafted during the process.
~ Jimmy Hall is a professional business writer, crafting web content, business plans,
resumes, letters, and other forms of written material /404-580-1501.
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