Telephone calls, mail and electronic mail negatives

Telephone Calls Negatives: -The expense associated with long distance charges -It can be difficult to multitask while on the phone -There is often an awkwardness when it comes to conversations that occur over the phone when compared to face-to-face interactions -It may be difficult to define nonverbal cues over the phone -Miscommunications happen more frequently when using the phone Mail Negatives: -It is much slower than electronic mail -It is more expensive than electronic mail as there are postage and other associated costs -It can be difficult to ensure immediate delivery -It is also more prone to getting lost compared to electronic mail Electronic Mail Negatives: -It can be difficult to ensure that your message is actually received -It is easier to copy or forward emails than other forms of communication -It may be harder to determine the mood or tone of the message versus face-to-face or phone conversations -It is not a secure form of communication, as emails may be intercepted or redirected -It is also prone to spam and other malicious software and viruses