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Mediated cross-border communication

Mediated cross-border communication means talking to people who live in different countries, but not in person. This could be done using technology like the internet, phones, or video chat. For example, if you live in America but want to talk to someone in Japan, you can use a computer or phone to see and hear them.

Mediated communication is different from talking to someone in person because you can't see or touch them directly. Instead, you use technology to send messages back and forth. It's like playing a game of catch, but instead of throwing a ball, you are sending messages through the internet or phone lines.

Cross-border communication just means that the people you are talking to live in a different country than you. So, when you talk to someone who lives in a different country using technology, you are using mediated cross-border communication. It's a way to connect with people from all over the world without having to be in the same place as them.
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