Why Face To Face Meetings Are Important | TrustedStays

Since the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic, it seems like face to face meetings have become a thing of the past. When people couldn’t leave their homes to go and see other people, they turned to applications like Zoom and Google Meets each time they needed a meeting. It became an effortless and efficient way to communicate with clients and coworkers, so it managed to stick even when the pandemic subsided.

However, we should not forget the importance of face to face meetings. They may seem like you have to put in more time and effort to get to them, but they come with many advantages you can’t get from virtual meetings. 

How face to face meetings can benefit you 

Hosting a face to face meeting, whether it’s with prospective clients, co-workers, or loyal customers comes with a wide range of advantages that can put your business on top. Here are the top five benefits you can expect to experience if you switch over from Zoom to the board room:

Enhances relationships 

While you can form some form of relationship with people over applications like Zoom, it doesn’t have the same effect as if you were to go and meet them in person. On the other hand, you have a higher chance of forming stronger and longer-lasting business relationships if you take the time out of your day to get ready, prepare yourself, and drive to see them. 

Clients and co-workers want to feel important to you, so if you plan an in-person meeting, you’re showing them that you want to put the effort in. You also feel more connected to them compared to if you are video chatting with them. There are more opportunities to read body cues, express eye contact, and show others that they are listening to them. 

All relationships are built on emotional connections, which is better accomplished when you are physically near each other. Not to mention, a face to face meeting has a higher chance of becoming memorable for the rest of the relationship.