Getting integrated: How might knowing the various components of the communication process help you in your academic life, your professional life, and your civic life?
You can communicate your needs more. In a professional setting like at work, you may explain days you need off/ask for help learning something new.
Do you think we, as a society, have less value for FtF communication than we used to? Why or why not?
Absolutely, there have been several times my friends or family will text each other while being in the same room!! Snapchat has also been used several times so you can see their expression while also texting. I believe the reason social anxiety is at an all time high, is because everyone can just hid between their phones to do just about anything!
What are some ways that CMC reduces stress in your life? What are some ways that CMC increases stress in your life? Overall, do you think CMC adds to or reduces your stress more?
Some ways it reduces stress- I can check up on family that live far away I can check the weather Some ways it causes stress- The societal pressure to stay up to date on "trends" or "apps"