---
id: 67af1528c5b6a20ec8a5b7da
title: "Dialogue 2: In Person x Remote"
challengeType: 21
dashedName: dialogue-2-in-person-x-remote
lang: en-US
---

# --description--

Watch the video below to understand the context of the upcoming lessons.

# --assignment--

Watch the video.

# --scene--

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     "filename": "B1_11-2.mp3",
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       "text": "Anna, I heard your company is embracing 100% remote work.",
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       "text": "I'm not sure that's the best approach. Doesn't it create a disconnect among team members?",
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       "text": "I see where you're coming from, David. But we found that asynchronous remote work offers flexibility.",
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       "text": "It allows people to work in a way that suits their productivity and personal life.",
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       "text": "I understand. But isn't it challenging to manage communication and collaboration with everyone working at different times?",
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       "text": "It seems like it could lead to a lot of delays and miscommunication.",
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       "text": "That's a valid point. However, we've been using collaboration tools to keep everyone connected.",
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       "text": "It builds team spirit and makes problem solving easier.",
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       "text": "True, but the office isn't the only place to build team spirit.",
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       "text": "We've found that virtual team building activities can be just as effective.",
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       "text": "How about trying some of those in your company?",
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       "text": "That's a good suggestion, but I'm not sure I'd find much support for implementing it. Thanks for the idea, though.",
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     "character": "Anna",
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     "dialogue": {
       "text": "Don't mention it. We have to do our best with what we have.",
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```
