June 26, 2024 ~ Lucy Ann Lance talks with Frank Rubino, Psychotherapist for this week's On The Couch. They discuss how the medium used to convey messages influences people’s perceptions, exemplified by the negative effects of breaking up over text. They debate the merits of direct versus indirect communication, including texting, and stress the importance of language nuances and nonverbal cues in conveying sincerity. The text also addresses the interpretation challenges posed by different communication forms like emails and texts, highlighting the influence of tone and brevity as discussed by Neil Postman.