CAPTION The frame below contains a full page image. Click it and use the icons to replace or adjust it as required.

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

How effective is non-verbal communication?

Factors affecting interpersonal communication

Emotion and its impact on communication

Competence of interpersonal relationship

Bibliography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Table of Contents

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

How effective is non-verbal communication?

Factors affecting interpersonal communication

Emotion and its impact on communication

Competence of interpersonal relationship

Bibliography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4-7

8-9


10-11


12-13


14-15


16-17

Interpersonal Communication

Communication; the exchange of Information and Feelings through verbal and non-verbal means.

Loading...

What is Interpersonal Communication?

Loading...

Interpersonal communication is the process of exchange of information, ideas and feelings between two or more people through verbal or non-verbal methods.

It often includes face-to-face exchange of information, in a form of voice, facial expressions, body language and gestures. The level of one’s interpersonal communication skills is measured through the effectiveness of transferring messages to others. However, some people display gestures and body languages that are not entirely aware of, sending an unintended message to a person or people. Interpersonal Communication is a two-way street that the sender and receivers of information should pay attention to.

Loading...

CAPTION Half page image nullam nunc eros, vehicula feugiat

Loading...

CAPTION Half page image nullam nunc eros, vehicula feugiat

Loading...

Interpersonal communication is inexorable, irrevocable, complex & relative but ultimately necessary. Understanding this type of communication gives us a framework for successful & effective interaction with others in everyday situations.

Loading...

Loading...

Verbal and Non-verbal communication

Non-verbal communication may be very vital in effectively communicating with a person or a group of people. The use of non-verbal communication gives more context and emotions to the given message. The use of hand gestures, body posture and good eye contact are great ways of communicating non-verbally.
Your non-verbal communication cues—the way you listen, look, move, and react—tell the person you're communicating with whether or not you care, if you're being truthful, and how well you're listening. When your nonverbal signals match up with the words you're saying, they increase trust, clarity, and understanding between two or more people.

In order to become a better communicator, it's important to become more sensitive not only to the body language and nonverbal cues of others, but also to your own.


There are different types of non-verbal communication;

Facial Expression
Body Movement and Posture
Gesture
Eye contact
Confidence level.

All these forms of communication can make verbal communication more understandable and relatable. While one may not have paid attention to the effectiveness of their non verbal communications in the past, there are ways in which they can be improved.

CAPTION Half page image nullam nunc eros, vehicula feugiat

CAPTION Half page image nullam nunc eros, vehicula feugiat

All these forms of communication can make verbal communication more understandable and relatable. While one may not have paid attention to the effectiveness of their non verbal communications in the past, there are ways in which they can be improved.
Tips to improve nonverbal communications include;

Pay Attention to Nonverbal Signals
Look for Incongruent Behaviors
Focus on Tone of Voice
Use Good Eye Contact
Ask Questions
Use Signals to Add Meaning
Consider the context

Factors affecting interpersonal communication

Various factors may affect a person's interpersonal communication
ability. These factors may influence the way a person communicates with other
people.

·        
Cultural factors, which include language,
belief systems, morality, perspective, and customs. Language affects our
communication because of the differences in translations and colloquialisms.
Language barriers can also arise within our own language because of jargon or
slang. Belief systems and morality have a large impact on how we communicate
and who we communicate with.
·        
Situational factors, which include
physical and social environments. Context is a paramount consideration in
situational factors for interpersonal communication. Misinterpretations or
missing information are barriers that might affect context in situational
factors. Distractions, too, present barriers.
·        
Developmental factors, which include the
growth or advancement of communication during learning a language.  include the growth or advancement of
communication during learning a language. Since most of our language
development occurs when we're very young, the patterns of communication that we
develop will have an impact on our interpersonal communication.
·        
Physical factors, include the aspects of
environment and physical location outside of situational context that include
things like weather, seasons, etc.

These factors should be considered during communication

because each factor presents potential barriers in communication that might

influence the effectiveness of how we interact with each other or within groups

of people.

Emotion and its impact on communication

Emotions affect communication in many ways. Emotional
communication goes deeper than just being honest about your feelings. It's
first discerning the difference between what you're feeling now and the
underlying emotions that may be driving those feelings.

Emotional communication requires vulnerability

Emotional communication requires emotional
intelligence.

Emotional communication sometimes requires
creativity.

 It is important for a
person to be emotionally aware of themselves and of others. Sometimes as human beings
our emotions run though and may get in the way of our words and our actions.

CAPTION Half page image nullam nunc eros, vehicula feugiat