virtual communication

Digital long-distance conversation

Virtual communication is interaction that occurs through electronic channels rather than face-to-face: Most of our team's virtual communication happens over Slack and video calls.

The term covers email, messaging, video conferencing, and other digital exchanges.

It implies participants are physically separated but connected through technology.

Virtual here means existing in effect though not in physical presence.

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telepresence · face to face · screen fatigue · webinars · broadband internet · online forums · online presence · Discord · active listening · mute · online collaboration · emoji usage · lag · WhatsApp · chat · chat window · feedback loops · connect

Opposites
physical presence

virtual communicationface-to-face interaction

Communication with physical presence

physical presence · being there

synchronous embodiment

virtual communicationhandshake

Mutual palm-gripping gesture

embrace · touch

Family

communication, virtual

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