in face-to-face contact vs by face-to-face contact

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'In face-to-face contact' is commonly used to describe being physically present with someone, while 'by face-to-face contact' is less common and could imply a method or means of communication.

Last updated: March 17, 2024 • 794 views

in face-to-face contact

This phrase is correct and commonly used to describe being physically present with someone.

This phrase is used to indicate direct personal interaction with someone, typically in the same physical location.

Examples:

It's important to have regular meetings in face-to-face contact to build strong relationships.
The negotiation was more successful because it was done in face-to-face contact.

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"Drawing on scores of psychological and sociological studies, Pinker suggests that living as our ancestors did, steeped in face-to-face contact and physical ...
... steeped in face-to-face contact and physical proximity, is the key to health, while loneliness is 'less an exalted existential state than a public health risk.
... steeped in face-to-face contact and physical proximity, is the key to health, while loneliness is 'less an exalted existential state than a public health risk.
“Drawing on scores of psychological and sociological studies, [Pinker] suggests that living as our ancestors did, steeped in face-to-face contact and physical ...

Alternatives:

through face-to-face contact
during face-to-face contact
via face-to-face contact
with face-to-face contact
face-to-face interaction

by face-to-face contact

This phrase is correct but less commonly used. It could imply a method or means of communication.

This phrase can be used to suggest that face-to-face contact is the method or means by which something is achieved or communicated.

Examples:

The issue was resolved by face-to-face contact between the two parties.
The decision was made by face-to-face contact with the stakeholders.

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Jul 16, 2014 ... ... or on stand-alone computers in a clinical practice, and guidance may be given by face-to-face contact, telephone or email. iCBT programmes ...
So, it reduced the patient's concerns; on the other hand, the nurse was assured about his understanding of information by face to face contact with the patient ...
Fathers of children aged 6 years and under were approached via: general practice surgeries by post and by face-to-face contact with attendees; child health ...
child would be confused by face-to-face contact with a birth parent. One participant compared the situation with that where there has been a marriage ...

Alternatives:

through face-to-face contact
using face-to-face contact
via face-to-face contact
with face-to-face contact
face-to-face interaction

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in face-to-face contact vs by face-to-face contact