yes we women are complicated creatures, we dont always say what we mean, mean what we say. probably the most annoying thing to men about us, and also the cause of much arguments and even couple breakups. well i guess we are like this cos we are trying to be both perfect and real at the same time! anyway, crossgender miscommunication is a topic that has always interested me. why is it that men and women just cant see eye to eye sometimes? does this only apply to facetoface comunication? this led me to think about my research topic, which compares facetoface and cmc between males and females.
for me, i prefer to talk online sometimes as compared to facetoface, especially with friends who im not that close to. i cannot find a reason as to why the preference but i guess maybe its because im the sort of person who processes my thoughts more efficiently and accurately in written form. Also, behind the screen, you cant see the facial expressions of the party your speaking to, and your opinions or statements would not be swayed by the facial expressions and/or body language of the person your speaking to.
however, when im speaking to close friends, i would definitely much rather speak in person, where conversation can flow freely. especially when i have alot to say, talking online is rather stifling cos my thoughts are gg faster than i can type!
the internet provides lots of outlets for communication through facebook, twitter, blogs. somehow, people are always less 'shy' when behind the screen. they are ore daring, as the consequences may not be as 'real'. guys are more likely to flirt with girls online, adding random girls on facebook is a comon thing for guys cos, well, theres no harm in that right? as compared to actually going up and talking to a random girl, where they may have to face the embarrassment of being rejected in the face.
behind the screen, we are all somewhat empowered with a new sense of courage to do things we would not necessarily do or say in person.
