Q. Why is the concept of sequence in linear transcripts complicated in text-based communication?

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Q. How does the lack of grounding constraints affect the process of obtaining common ground in text-based communication?

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Q. What is a notable difference in the effectiveness of resolving conflicts between text-based meetings and face-to-face meetings?

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Q. In text-based conversation, why are breakdowns in turn-taking more rare than in letter writing?

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Q. How does the complexity of turn-taking change when there are three or more participants in a text-based conversation?

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Q. How is turn-taking resolved in face-to-face groups with three or more participants?

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Q. What role do back channels play in facilitating turn-taking in conversations?

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Q. What are some mechanisms used to manage turn-taking in text-based conversations with three or more participants?

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Q. In text-based communication, why is it difficult to use external context to disambiguate utterances?

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Q. What is the purpose of maintaining "WYSIWIS" in groupware systems?

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Q. How do remote participants typically handle deictic reference in text-based communication?

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Q. In the context of text-based communication, what is a potential issue with using group pointers for deictic reference?

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Q. How does overlap in linear text transcripts impact contextual understanding?

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Q. What is the key difference in pace between spoken conversation and text-based conversation?

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Q. How does reducing the pace of a conversation impact its interactivity?

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Q. What is the purpose of the coping strategy known as "multiplexing" in text-based communication?

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Q. How does the strategy of "delegating parts of a task" affect communication in a cooperative work setting?

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Q. In the context of the conversation tree, what does "going down several branches at once" represent?

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Q. How does the coping strategy of "eagerness" work in text-based communication?

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Q. What distinguishes the eagerness of letters in written communication compared to spoken communication?

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