Multicommunicating
Multi-communicating is the act of managing many conversations at one time. The term was coined by Reinsch, Turner, and Tinsley (2008), who proposed that simultaneous conversations can be conducted using an ever-increasing array of media, including face-to-face, phone, and email tools for communication. This practice allows individuals to utilize two or more technologies to interact with each other.Multi-communication has evolved with the rapid development of information and communications technology (ICT), where behavior within new and emerging digital media applications like Slack and Skype thrive. With the emergence of portable devices like laptops, people can use multi-communication tools during meetings and non-meeting activities.Currently, most academic research focuses on its professional implications, outlining several key factors that shape the act of multi-communicating. For example, the flexibility of communication tempo, the compartmentalization of conversations, topics discussed, and the intensity of interactions all contribute to a person's choice to engage in multi-communication, as well as their ultimate success with the practice.