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face-to-face communication

[/feɪs tə feɪs kəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃən/]
noun
comunicação face a face
1. Direct interaction and conversation between two or more people in the same physical location, allowing for immediate exchange of verbal and non-verbal communication
Face-to-face communication is often considered more effective than email for resolving conflicts.
A comunicação face a face é frequentemente considerada mais eficaz do que o e-mail para resolver conflitos.
2. In-person dialogue that enables real-time feedback and observation of body language and facial expressions
The team prefers face-to-face communication during important business meetings.
A equipe prefere comunicação face a face durante reuniões comerciais importantes.
NYC Slang
in-person talk, face time (informal usage)
Synonyms
in-person communicationdirect communicationpersonal interactionverbal communicationcomunicação presencialcomunicação direta
Antonyms
remote communicationvirtual communicationwritten communicationasynchronous communicationcomunicação remotacomunicação virtual

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
comunicação face a face
Most commonly used term
São Paulo
comunicação presencial
Alternative, frequently used in business contexts
Portugal
comunicação cara a cara
Alternative formulation; 'presencial' also used

Related Idioms & Phrases

see eye to eye
read between the lines
get a feel for someone
olhar nos olhos
estar frente a frente
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