Instant Messaging (IM)

question 18

Multiple Choice

Instant messaging (IM)

• A) is an effective medium for sending confrontational messages.
• B) requires us to pay attention to specific politeness norms, such as asking "How are you?" before we begin our conversation.
• C) is a very rich communication channel.
• D) works well for short messages, but is rarely effective for complex conversations.

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