Communication Quote by David Crystal
“The Internet has given us 10 or 15 new styles of communication: long messages like blogging, and then short messages like texting and tweeting. I see it all as part of an expanding array of linguistic possibilities.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Cambridge Encyclopedia of the English Language, 1995
Notes the expansion of communication forms online, from long blogs to brief texts, showing the diversification of linguistic expression.
In simple terms: Internet added many new ways to communicate, from long to short.
Key Takeaway
Adapt to varied communication styles for effective interaction.
Themes
technology
communication
language
media
Mood
informative
analytical
Type
educational
observational
When to use this quote
- Creating content
- social media management
- educational curricula
Key Concepts
Digital literacy
genre evolution
social interaction
Questions to Reflect On
- How does medium shape message?
- Which style best fits your purpose?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on brevity can reduce depth of discourse.
