There can be no doubt that the current world economy exists ____(31)____ a great number of digital ____(32)____ technologies that allow us to connect and do business across the miles. But technology cannot replace the human touch. In fact, face-to-face meetings ____(33)____ more than ever. Based upon Harvard Business Review researchers’ study with 2,300 readers in 2009, 79 percent said that in person meetings were the best way to get, and get to know, new clients, while 89 percent said they were critical ____(34)____ a deal. Ninety-three percent stressed how important face-to-face was in ____(35)____ cultural gaps. And 95 percent said it was essential to building and nurturing long-term relationship.