Which of the following is NOT an advantage of face-to-face communication?

• A. Allows immediate feedback
• B. Encourages cooperation
• C. A record of the message may be kept
• D. Saves time

Answer: (C)

The key idea here is that face-to-face communication is valued for its immediacy and personal interaction, which makes it easy to ask questions, clarify points, and read non-verbal cues. This directness is what leads to quick feedback and smoother cooperation, and it can save time because misunderstandings are resolved on the spot rather than through back-and-forth messages.

What isn’t automatically guaranteed in face-to-face talks is having a record of what was said. Keeping a written record—like minutes or a formal summary—depends on someone taking notes or recording the meeting; the act of speaking face-to-face itself doesn’t provide a built-in, permanent record.

So immediate feedback, better cooperation through direct interaction, and faster issue resolution are advantages of in-person communication, while a kept record of the message is not an automatic benefit.