When given the choice between convenience or personal interaction AMN Readers were nearly divided when voting on their favorite way to communicate during the workday. When asked to choose between email, in-person, phone or instant message, nearly 45 percent said they preferred email as their top choice, yet nearly 40 percent said they prefer to communicate with co-workers and colleagues in person. The least popular method was instant messaging.

The complete breakdown of results is below.

When keeping up with co-workers and colleagues, what's your preferred method of communication?

Email: 44.74%
 
In-person: 39.47%
 
Phone: 13.16%
 
Instant message: 2.63%
 
THIS WEEK’S POLL

Let's take this investigation of business communications one step further. Tell us, have you ever sent a text message (via cell phone) to a business client?

To cast your vote, go to aftermarketNews.com and scroll to the “Poll” section at the bottom of the page.