“Bethany is a lot quieter in real life than she is over the phone.”

One of the salespeople you often communicate with came to visit your office for the first time. She seemed different than you imagined her. You're talking with a coworker who also works with her. You say:

Bethany is a lot quieter in real life than she is over the phone.

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“You're able to convey subtle nuances.”

You and a friend are having a discussion about the way that young people tend to prefer text messages, email, and social media instead of direct conversations. You told your friend that you think face-to-face communication is best. Now you explain why:

You're able to convey subtle nuances.

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“You can't beat face-to-face communication, you know?”

You and a friend are having a discussion. You're talking about the way that young people tend to prefer text messages, email, and social media instead of direct conversations. You want to tell your friend that you think direct communication is much better. You say:

You can't beat face-to-faced communication, you know?

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“He's a lot shorter in person.”

You saw a famous actor at a restaurant. You're telling your friend about it. You were surprised to see that the actor was shorter than you thought. You say:

He's a lot shorter in person.

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