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![INTRODUCTION
Interpersonal communication is an exchange of information between two or more
people.[1] It is also an area of study and research that seeks to understand how
humans use verbal and nonverbal cues to accomplish a number of personal and
relational goals.
[1] Generally, interpersonal communication research has contributed to at least six
distinct categories of inquiry: 1) how humans adjust and adapt their verbal
communication and nonverbal communication during face-to-face communication, 2)
the processes of message production, 3) how uncertainty influences our behavior and
information-management strategies, 4) deceptive communication, 5) relational
dialectics, and 6) social interaction that is mediated bytechnology.[2]](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/interpersonalcommunication-converted-200624110019/85/Inter-personal-communication-3-320.jpg)
![INTRODUCTION
Interpersonal communication is an exchange of information between two or more
people.[1] It is also an area of study and research that seeks to understand how
humans use verbal and nonverbal cues to accomplish a number of personal and
relational goals.
[1] Generally, interpersonal communication research has contributed to at least six
distinct categories of inquiry: 1) how humans adjust and adapt their verbal
communication and nonverbal communication during face-to-face communication, 2)
the processes of message production, 3) how uncertainty influences our behavior and
information-management strategies, 4) deceptive communication, 5) relational
dialectics, and 6) social interaction that is mediated bytechnology.[2]](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/interpersonalcommunication-converted-200624110019/75/Inter-personal-communication-3-2048.jpg)
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Inter personal communication
The document provides an overview of interpersonal communication, defining it as the exchange of information between people and highlighting its significance in various aspects of life, such as law, friendships, and romantic relationships. It discusses the advantages and disadvantages of interpersonal communication, emphasizing the importance of effective communication for personal growth and societal cohesion. The conclusion reinforces the value of sharing thoughts and emotions, suggesting that improving interpersonal skills can enhance both personal and societal interactions.
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- 3. INTRODUCTION Interpersonal communication isan exchange of information between two or more people.[1] It is also an area of study and research that seeks to understand how humans use verbal and nonverbal cues to accomplish a number of personal and relational goals. [1] Generally, interpersonal communication research has contributed to at least six distinct categories of inquiry: 1) how humans adjust and adapt their verbal communication and nonverbal communication during face-to-face communication, 2) the processes of message production, 3) how uncertainty influences our behavior and information-management strategies, 4) deceptive communication, 5) relational dialectics, and 6) social interaction that is mediated bytechnology.[2]
- 4. MEANING Interpersonal communication iscommunication between several people. Inter- is a Latin prefix that means ‘between’, whilst personal means pertaining to people. Communication comes from the Latin verb communicationwhich means to share.
- 5. DEFINITION Interpersonal communication justmeans the exchange of information between two or more people
- 6. EXAMPLES Interpersonal communication cantake many forms. For example, it can be: Verbal: words spoken face to face or on the phone. Written: emails, letters, text messages and quick scribbled notes are all examples of written communication betweenpeople. Gestural: our body language can often say a lot about us. Based on silence and listening: sometimes, silence speaks volumes, and much more that words do. Facial: facial expressions are another, very subtle, form of interpersonal communication.
- 7. IMPORTANCE OF INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION 1.Promulgating laws. 2. Calling for help 3. Disseminating the news 4. Making friends. 5. In marriages and romanticrelationships. 6. Getting jobs done at work. 7. Helping others out
- 8. 1. Promulgating laws. Thelaws of the society will have no effect unless citizens are able to read, learn about and understand them. This is one example of how interpersonal communication is important for maintaining the fabric of society. Almost all societies have some form of written law that – if everything is to be done fairly – ought to be accessible to all citizens so that they are fully aware of what the laws of the land are.
- 9. 2.Calling for Help Itis said that a problem shared is a problem halved. Sometimes, the mere act of sharing a problem can help that problem to decrease or even to go away entirely. Calling a helpline or the doctor, or simply pouring our heart out to our friends, are all examples of the ways in which interpersonal communicationcan help to lighten the load on our minds. In addition, if we want, we can receiveadvice in return. Once we have told another person what is wrong, anything is possible: a solutionwill be in reach!
- 10. 3.Disseminating the News Mediaoutlets use various kinds of interpersonal communication – including printed pages and social media outlets – to let everybody know what the news is. Then, it is common for people to discuss the news via various types of interpersonal communication, giving their opinions about it and hearing the opinions of others.
- 11. 4.Making Friends Sharing storiesand experiences, and comparing our opinions on different topics, is a very common way of making friends. Friendships are founded on communication, and are friends are very often the people that we talk to first about new developments in our lives. Friendships may be said to be not only founded but sustained by keeping the channels of communication open.
- 12. 5.In Marriage andRomantic Relationships Interpersonal communication Good interpersonal communication skills are absolutely essential to maintaining healthy relationships. That way, the couple can resolve any disagreements right away. If this does not happen, arguments can just grow and grow until they are extremely difficult to solve. It is also important for a couple to be open about their thoughts and feelings: that is the best way for them to be able to support each other. After all, how can someone celebrate their spouse’s achievements if they do not know what those achievements are? And how can they support them throughout their troubles if they do not know what those troubles are
- 13. 6.Getting Jobs Doneat Works Employees will only work in an efficient and effective way if they know exactly what it is they are supposed to be working on. That is why clear and concise communication is crucial in the workplace. Managers need to be able to state what tasks they want their teams to perform, when the deadlines are and so on. In addition, employees will need to FEAD back on how their work is going, and bosses and CEOS need to be able to listen fairly to their employee’s queries and complaints and to give advice and constructive criticism whenever it is needed. From work emails to chats in the communal coffee area, and from presentations given at training events to official directives from the very top of the chain, interpersonal communication is happening all the time at work.
- 14. 7.Helping Others Out Wecan use our interpersonal communication skills to help other people out in numerous other ways. For example, if a stranger stops us in the street to ask us for directions, we can communicate with them in order to help them to find the right way to their destination. Or, if someone tells us their problems, we can listen carefully and sympathetically to show our support – after all, interpersonal communication is as much about active listening as it is about talking. If we have good interpersonal communicationskills, we can be ready to lend a helping hand to anyone who needs it.
- 15. ADVANTAGES AND DISAVANTAGESOF INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION
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- 17. Self-awareness It allows theperson to be aware of every aspect of their own personality. Through introspection, t
- 18. Self- management This Photo byUnknow n author is licensed under CC BY-SA-NC.
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- 20. Self-confidence A self-aware statemakes onesecure and increases confidence.
- 21. Focused The qualities ofself- motivation and self- management will help develop deeper concentration and direct his focus towards the task at hand. This Photo by Unknow n author is licensed under CC BY-NC.
- 22. DISADVANTAGES 1.INDEPENDENT ADAPTIBILITY 2.INTROVERTED 3.WRONG ASSUMPTION 4.INCORRECTDECISIONS 5.OVERTHINKING 6.Categorical thinking
- 23. Independence Self-awareness allows the personto be independent. Adaptability The person is highly adaptable to his surroundings as the knowledge of his own qualities allows him to confidently and calmly take decisions and change his approach accordingly in response to situational stimuli. oto by Unknow n author is licensed under CC BY-SA-NC.
- 24. "Introverted" Since the person prefers workingalone, he is perceived as shy or anti- social by others. This P hoto by U nknow n author is licensed under CC BY.
- 25. "Wrong assumptions" Since there isabsence of a feedback, that is, the conversation is in a one- way flow, it could lead to the development of misconceptions and faulty assumptions. This Photo by U nknow n author is licensed under CC BY. This Photo by Unknow n author is licensed under CC BY-SA.
- 26. Incorrect decisions Prejudices formedbased on wrong assumptions made by an individual could lead to incorrect choicesor decisions. This Photo by U nknow n author is licensed under CC BY.
- 27. OVER THINKIN G This Photo byUnknow n author is licensed under CC BY-SA-NC.
- 28. Categorical thinking There isa possibility of an individual categorizing and viewing certain individuals or events with a biased opinion causing one's thought pattern to be one- tracked and lopsided.
- 29. Arrogance Due to anindependent nature and specific approach towards an issue, one may be incorrectly perceived as beingarrogant. This is further reinforced by one's tendency to pay attention to every minute detail. This Photo by Unknow n author is licensed under CC BY-SA.
- 30. CONCLUSION Interpersonal communication isboth a useful tool and a joy in itself. Communication with another person and sharing thoughts and feelings with them can give us plenty of positive feelingsand can also help to relieve our troubles and worries. In addition, interpersonal communication is also very useful for holding society together – for example, by disseminating news items that are of interest to citizens or by ensuring that everyone in a society knows what the law is. Are there any ways in which you might be able to improveyour interpersonal communication skills? You never know when you might need them in order to help out one of your fellow human beings.