What is the appeal of electronic communications? Why would people replace face-to-face conversations with nonsense like communicating via email, texting, and social media? Although the use of technology for communication is effective in its speed and ease, it is less important than interpersonal communications and experiences. In this technology-driven world where speed and efficiency are important, many people around the world prefer to use electronic devices to communicate with each other. These people are probably also the ones who use electronic devices a lot, causing them to forget the true values ​​of face-to-face communications. Face-to-face communication can be defined as a conversation that one has with another person while being in close proximity to each other. This type of communication is important in the job market, in the education system and many others because people need to communicate and cooperate with their colleagues. By communicating in this way, the speaker and audience are able to hear and observe each other's tones, facial expressions, and speaking styles, which can result in a better overall conversation and, more likely, a link or a relationship to develop between the two. To appreciate the values ​​of interpersonal communication, one must first be able to understand the inabilities of electronic communications. In a simple, straightforward conversation, emails and other technological communication devices carry the conversation quite smoothly, but in conversations involving emotions, different tones, or nonverbal cues, face-to-face communications work extremely well. better than electronic communications. Email conversations are often "loaded with…… middle of paper…… personal communications are created simply by the speed and efficiency that technological communication provides." Works Cited Ean, Lee Chang. “Face-to-face versus computer communication: Exploring employee preferences for effective employee communication channel.” International journal for the advancement of science and the arts. 1.2 (2010): 38-45. Internet. February 4, 2014. Kulick, Rosalyn. “Technology cannot replace face-to-face communication.” Find solutions. ValueOptions, February 25, 2013. Web. February 4, 2014. Lutz, Keith. "E-mail: more disadvantages than advantages." Conflict management. Negotiation program, October 12, 2012. Web. February 4, 2014. Sharkey, Joe. “Email saves time, but being there says more.” The New York Times. NYTimes, January 25, 2010. Web. February 10, 2014.Tardanico, Susan. “Are social networks sabotaging real communication? Forbes. Forbes Magazine, April 30, 2012. Web. February 9. 2014