I. The most frequently used means of communication for me is my computer and the internet. Of course in this day and age, you almost need to own a computer. Other means of communication that I have are telephone [and not cell phone] and my TV. Which is one sided communication. The previous generations didn't have all these different means of communication and are past their best years to learn and comprehend how these new means work. Usually people don't accept things they cant comprehend; so the older generations usually become more conservative and keep to their older means. Many countries don't have the capabilities that we do, maybe that's a bad thing, but maybe it is a good thing. They're not wasting away and becoming obese sitting in front of a TV or computer screen the whole day. But they're more constricted to their own niche and can't get information from one person or place to another easily. Other countries that do have the capabilities for mass communications and faster ways usually don't use it as often as I do. The USA is all about over consumption.
             II. Usually days off are reserved for entertainment and leisure. So all forms of communication are not urgent or really necessary; but its still nice. Usual days off include a little bit of TV and internet access. The media used most often is definitely the computer and its internet capabilities. It wouldn't be that hard to give it up for a day because its such a small period of time, you can just check up on the things you missed tomorrow. A week is a little tougher because it is my connection to the world and many things can happen in a full seven days. Giving it up for a year would be absolutely ludicrous; I mean I wouldn't be able to talk to people through email or instant messaging. No information would get to me for an entire year. Plus I wouldn't be able to send in any of my homework (just a tho...