Discuss briefly a few disadvantages of video conferencing.

The disadvantages of video conferencing are:

1. A very reliable and fast connection is needed all the time to conduct video conferencing.
2. Even with a fast connection, there might be a slight delay between responses that can disrupt the natural flow of conversation.
3. The major disadvantage is the technical difficulty associated with it, that is software, hardware, or network failure. It may disrupt the flow of the meeting.
4. High quality dedicated video conferencing systems are expensive to buy.
5. People could be in different time zones around the world. The chances are that some people may have to stay back during odd hours in the night to attend the meeting.