Communication and Technology A while ago I`ve read an article in which there was a graph with some statistics that explained how frequently people use face to face communication, voice only communication or written communication(email, texting). Basically, results brought in evidence how the communication preferences are slowly switching from face to face communication to communication through tecnology. They say that this phenomenon is particularly noticeable on Millenials(or generation Y, which involves all of those born after 1985) as it reflects the way Millennials link themselves to technology in the early stages of life. But why is it face to face communication important? This is very simple and it has to do with a theory developed by an armenian psychologist. He believes that in the communication process, only 7% of the meaning of the message is established by what you say. He explains how in reality 55% of the meaning is expressed through body language and the remaining 38% can be interpretated from your voice. Also we have to keep in mind the fact that face to face communication gives to the subjects immediate feedback(meaning that you see body reactions and the other person is going answer you instantly). Contrariwise, in texting you have a very delayed answer compared to those modalities that involve the voice. I think that it`s time to recognize that electronic devices are addicting and that it`s important to include an educational program for them(maybe in school) in which teachers may teach how to use it properly and how one can avoid developing an addiction. This is probably very useful for next generations as they will be projected in a world with an amount of technology around them always increasing.