How Video Calls Changed the Face of Meetings
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aying “Let’s have a meeting to discuss…” in recent times has become an unusual statement. Unusual in the sense that, for as long as we could we remember, meetings meant… actually meeting, physically. That’s been true whether it’s for a business meeting, or a get-together with friends. There has since been a new normal for meetings too, and that’s through video calls. Video calls aren’t something that’s new to most. At some point or another we’ve been able to catch up with distant relatives or friends via FaceTime, WhatsApp video calling or even Skype. This time around, video calls have taken on a whole new responsibility that offers both benefits and disadvantages to all who use it as a new form of communication.
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CONVENIENCE The first thing you may think is that video calls are more convenient, and you’re absolutely right. Out goes the long commutes in traffic, dealing with uncontrollable weather and constantly aiming for
