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The Value of Face-to-Face Connection: What We’re Losing in a Remote World
Email, texting, Zoom, Teams, Slack…
We live in an era of incredible convenience where we can connect with anyone, anywhere, in an instant. People can complete meetings and projects without ever leaving their desks. In terms of efficiency and costs, the benefits are undeniable. However, these tools aren’t a substitute for being there in person.
At its core, trust builds a business.
And you create trust when people meet in person.
When we speak face-to-face, we sense far more than just words. We pick up on facial expressions, the timing of a pause, a moment of hesitation, or a flicker of sincerity. We can feel if someone truly understands, if they’re genuinely convinced, or if they’re simply just being polite. These subtle nuances rarely come through emails or video calls.
Remote tools are excellent for getting tasks done, but they’re insufficient for relationships.
While you can send documents and manage workflows online, face-to-face interactions build long-term partnerships and deep-rooted trust.
Let’s be honest: if text and video calls could solely build text and video calls, humans would eventually become redundant. AI can already do those things faster, cheaper, and without emotion. Some younger generations might embrace that future, but I don’t.
Trying to build relationships solely through screens is like maintaining a romantic relationship using only video calls and text messages. Can that truly create a deep connection?
In Japanese culture, especially, making the effort to meet someone in person is itself a sign of trust. Taking the time and effort to travel to a client and share a meal is a powerful sign of trust.
While remote tools offer convenience, they also create distance. They make misunderstandings easier. In business, as in life, the value of meeting in person remains unchanged. No matter how far digitalization advances, face-to-face communication will always be essential.
Kenichi Uchikura
President / CEO
Pacific Software Publishing, Inc.
ken.uchikura＠pspinc.com
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