Advantages of face to face communication 

Prompt communication – This communication takes place between two persons and is very prompt since both the listeners and receivers are listening and responding to each other. 

Effectiveness – This communication is very effective. If the listener has any doubt, he can get clarification from the speaker at the spot. The solution of the problem can be obtained immediately. 

Flexibility – Face to face communication is flexible. The speaker can adjust his message according to place, time. He can explain his message and modify or withdraw the comments. 

Immediate Feedback – Immediate feedback and suggestions are available interchangeably to the listener and speaker. The speaker can make the judgement about the effect of communication on the listener. 

Secrecy – This communication takes place between two persons, secrecy can be maintained by the persons. 

Disadvantages of face to face communication 

No Record – This communication takes place between two persons orally. There is no record of such communication. 

Legal Validity – This communication suffers from lack of legal validity. Court of law does, not accept this communication as a proof of evidence. 

Poor Retention – A listener may not retain the message in his memory for long. The impact of the message is lost after a passage of time. 

Responsibility – No responsibility can be fixed on the part of speaker or listener as there is no record available for such communication. 

Not Suitable for Lengthy Communication – It is not suitable for lengthy messages. Lengthy explanations are difficult to explain to the listener.