The article explores the continued awkwardness in virtual communication, despite increased familiarity due to the pandemic. It highlights the discomfort associated with apps like Slack and Microsoft Teams, where the absence of nonverbal cues leads to misunderstandings. Experts such as N. Sharon Hill and Andrew Brodsky explain phenomena like mirror anxiety that arise during video calls. To improve these interactions, they suggest allowing participants to choose their preferred communication method, which can help alleviate awkwardness and foster a more comfortable atmosphere during online encounters.
Even though the pandemic forced us all to get more comfortable online, virtual communication can still be awkward. Apps like Slack and Microsoft Teams can strip away our nonverbal and social cues, so we are more prone to misunderstanding.
Seeing yourself onscreen can result in what's called mirror anxiety, the stress that arises from viewing your reflection for long periods of time.
First, let people decide how they'd like to communicate... can eliminate awkwardness.
I kept wondering: Is there a way to sneak a chomp?
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