Challenges to writing and communicating clearly in today’s world. Why and how can that be changed or should it?

Today people are able to access the news and what is going on around them in an instant with the use of computers, tablets, and smart phones.  In fact, one can be talking on the phone while texting at the same time. There are also applications that can keep one in tune with the breaking news stories from around the world.  Although these methods are quick, they are not always entirely accurate.

The challenges to writing and communicating clearly in the 21^st century have become more acute.  Different people, from young to old, communicate differently.  Poor communication  skills can interrupt the flow of information through these sources.

 

The problem with writing and communicating today, with the use of these forms of social media, is that sometimes it is hard to understand what someone is trying to say because the text lacks tone and emotion as compared with talking in person.  Messages can also be misunderstood because of a lack of proper writing skills.  This can lead to misunderstandings between businesses, friends, workers, etc. 

When there is a possibility of a misunderstanding and the message is important it is best to actually communicate verbally.

As to the communication devices that we are all so accustomed to using and cannot live without, they have actually allowed us to be more informed on the goings on in the world around us.  They often involve short snippets of information, however.  Also, when one learns about such information it can become complicated when the recipient, as mentioned above, then becomes the purveyor.

Can the problems with communication be corrected is a question many ask, and the answer is yes.  Where the information involves something important, one important safeguard would be to ask for clarification and to confirm the facts by telephone to make sure that there is no miscommunication.  The best communication would be one where both the visual and auditory were present, however. 
When this is impossible, communication  in writing is still important.