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Interpersonal Communication Theory and Practice – COMS 522

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Analysis of theories and practices in interpersonal communication in such areas as self-concept, gender, culture, language, paralanguage, and competence in interpersonal relationships.

For information regarding prerequisites for this course, please refer to the  Academic Course Catalog .

This course is designed to help the student learn the theories regarding interpersonal communication. The course allows students to research the scholarship in the discipline. Because interpersonal communication is such a large division of the communication discipline, it is vitally important that students understand the theories and research in this area of study. This course will allow the student to explore much of the research in this area of communication.

Course Assignment

Textbook readings and lecture presentations

Course Requirements Checklist

After reading the Syllabus and Student Expectations , the student will complete the related checklist found in the Course Overview.

Discussion: Video Class Introduction

Discussions are collaborative learning experiences. Therefore, the student is required to provide a thread in response to the provided prompt for this discussion. For the thread, the student must record a short video introduction answering the questions in the prompt. In addition to the thread, the student must respond to at least 2 classmates’ video introductions in written replies of at least 150 words each. Each reply must be supported by at least 1 course textbook reference in current APA style.

Discussions (2)

The student is required to provide a thread in response to the provided prompt for each Discussions. Each thread must be at least 400 words and demonstrate course-related knowledge. The thread should use current APA format, include at least 2 peer-reviewed source citations (in addition to the course textbook) and integrate at least 1 biblical principle. In addition to the thread, the student is required to reply to 2 other classmates’ threads. Each reply must be at least 200 words, use APA format, and include at least 2 peer-reviewed source citations (in addition to the course textbook).

Interpersonal Communication Journal Entry Assignments (4)

Throughout the term, you will be completing 4 journal entries. You will choose a writing prompt from the Interpersonal Communication Journal Entry Prompts document to reflect upon and write about for that module. To receive full credit for this assignment, you must write several paragraphs – a minimum of 3/4 of a page (or three or four paragraphs double spaced) – for each entry, using personal examples and interacting with theory to discuss your thoughts and feelings on the topic. Through these journals, I want to see your process of self-reflection while deepening your understanding of interpersonal communication theory.

Each journal entry should be free of grammatical and spelling errors. Each entry should include the integration of scripture as well as include at least two documented sources (one can be your textbook).  Please reference your sources (scripture should be referenced in the content of the entry) at the conclusion of your entry.  As this assignment is not a formal paper, a cover page or reference page is not required.  The journal entry with references should be completed on a single page.

Listening Project Paper Assignments (2)

The primary purpose of your listening project is for you to engage in reflection, while learning about the transformational power of listening. This project is both academic and reflexive . You will learn more about yourself, listening to God and those around you. You are strongly encouraged to plan for this project early on in the term to gain the most from the experience.

Julia Wood says that being mindful “is being fully present in the moment.” [1] This is one of the most difficult parts of interpersonal communication. Many times, we enter into listening interactions with an agenda. It is important for you to know how you listen best, what your strengths and weaknesses are, and how can you better adapt to diverse listening situations. This exercise will give you some practice doing just that.

Choose a person – or a representative of a group – whose story might not ordinarily be listened to. This person must be someone to whom you would not normally listen, and is a challenging and stretching person for you to interact with due to their life experience or difference in beliefs. You must be able to prove how the person chosen is challenging to you in your paper. It should be clearly evident that thought and planning have been put into the listening event in order to receive a high grade on the project. The more you chose to stretch yourself, the more you will gain from this project. The person you listen to must be outside of the Liberty community.

You must interact with them for at least 1.5 hours and no more than 2.5 hours. If necessary, you may break the listening periods into two or three sessions. This must be an interpersonal interaction. You may not listen to someone on the phone or video chat. At the most, you may listen to a small group of others – no more than four. You may not go listen to a speech for this project. For example, if you want to learn about Muslim apologetics, you may not go to a mosque to hear an Imam speak, however, you may listen to one of your Muslim friends explain their faith to you. Remember, this assignment is to help you learn where the other person is coming from – not to interject your own opinions. Based on your own discretion, you may or may not choose to tell the other person why you are going to be listening to them. If they ask you to keep their identity or any information that they share with you in confidence, please do the utmost to assure that you honor their request. Any information that you share with me will be kept in confidence.

When you go to your interaction, it is a good idea to have some initial questions prepared, but after that do your best to let the speaker lead the dialogue where they find importance, try your best not to interject your own agenda into the conversation.

[1] Wood, J. (2016). Interpersonal communication: Everyday encounters (8th ed.). Belmont, CA: Wadsworth.

Best of Interpersonal Communication Essay Assignment

The student will write a research-based paper in current APA format that focuses on an interpersonal communication theory and the practical application of that concept to their personal and/or professional life. The paper must include at least 5 references in addition to the course textbook and the Bible, and be at least 750 words.

Quizzes (2)

Each quiz will cover the Textbook material for the module(s): week(s) in leading up to the module: week in which it is assigned. Each quiz will be open-book/open-notes, contain 10 essay questions, and have a 3-hour time limit.

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Mastering the Art of Interpersonal Communication: Your Blueprint for Building & Enhancing Relationships

Step into the intricate realm of interpersonal communication, a domain where each gesture, word, and silence paints the canvas of human relationships. This course isn't merely about 'talking' and 'listening'; it's about diving deep into the heart of what makes relationships tick. We invite you on a transformative journey, one that deciphers the multifaceted dance of human interactions, creating pathways to more meaningful connections.

Key Features of the Course:

The Essence of Human Connection: Delve into the foundational principles that underpin interpersonal communication. From the spark of a fleeting interaction to the depth of a lifelong bond, explore the nuances that shape relationships.

Research-Based Insights: Benefit from a plethora of studies and observations, illuminating the mechanisms that govern our interactions. Navigate relationships with a renewed perspective backed by scientific understanding.

Universal Application: These insights aren't restricted to a single facet of your life. Whether it's the bond with a family member, the camaraderie among friends, the intimacy between romantic partners, or the dynamics within the professional realm, the principles taught are universally applicable.

Unraveling Human Needs: Delve into the core human desires and aspirations that guide our search for connections. By recognizing and understanding these needs, both yours and others, cultivate the ability to nurture and enrich relationships at every turn.

Conscious Communication: Elevate your relationships by mastering the art of mindful interaction. Learn to speak with intent, listen with empathy, and weave a bond that's resilient, understanding, and deeply fulfilling.

Navigating Challenges: Every relationship has its storms. This course equips you with the tools to not just weather these challenges but to transform them into pillars of strength. Understand common communication pitfalls and learn strategies to navigate them gracefully.

The Reward of Fulfillment: Harness the knowledge and techniques from this course, and you're poised to elevate the quality of your relationships. Experience the joy of mutual understanding, the strength of unwavering trust, and the warmth of genuine affection.

Imagine a world where your relationships are not just existent but thriving, where misunderstandings give way to mutual respect, and where every conversation becomes a bridge to deeper connection. Such a world is not just a dream; it can be your reality.

In essence, this course isn't just an academic endeavor; it's an investment in a life brimming with happiness and contentment. It is an essential toolkit for those who yearn for a life where relationships are not just a part but the very heart of a fulfilling existence. Join us on this enlightening journey and watch as your world transforms, one conversation at a time.

Course Motivation

In this course, we will traverse several components of interpersonal communication. First, we will address individual components that comprise the complexities of interpersonal communication, and in the later units we will present how these individual components work together to create certain impressions. Our goal is to provide you with the knowledge and tools you need to make conscious decisions in your interpersonal communication with the hope of improving your communications and, in turn, improving your relationships and your successes.

Communication Defined

We begin with a brief discussion and some basic definitions of communication so that we have a clear idea of what we're working with. Communication is the sending and receiving of messages. These messages can be written, verbal, or nonverbal. Former interpersonal communication research suggested that communication occurred along one-way channels, where a message was sent, then received, then a response message was sent, then received, and so on -- each message was conceived of as individually sent and received. This way of viewing communication meant that an individual was  either  sending or receiving a message at any given time. Current research has evolved to the point of positing that communication is more complex than that. In fact, messages are sent and received  simultaneously . If you consider yourself telling a story to an individual, or group of individuals, this will make more sense. As you tell your story, you "read" the impressions of your audience, and adapt your story accordingly. If your audience doesn't understand, their facial expressions will likely let you know, and you then know that you must elaborate further. If your audience is growing impatient, you will be able to sense this largely through their nonverbal communication, and you know that you should progress more quickly or lose your audience completely. This example illustrates how messages are simultaneously sent and received.

Interpersonal Communication Defined  

When we talk about interpersonal communication, we are talking about communication that occurs between two individuals, what researchers call a  dyad . We are not talking about three or more individuals, as this then becomes small group communication; similarly, we are not talking about self-talk alone. This is not to say that the principles in this course do not apply to small groups and/or to self-talk, but rather that the focus here is on dyads.

With these brief definitions in mind, let us begin our journey to further understanding the complex dynamics that occur in interpersonal communication.

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Lesson 1: Communication Competence

Lesson 2: intercultural communication, lesson 3: communication and the self, lesson 4: nonverbal communication, lesson 5: interpersonal perception, lesson 6: listening, lesson 7: social relationships, lesson 8: emotions, lesson 9: conflict, lesson 10: argumentative and aggressive communication, lesson 11: communicating with confidence and assertiveness, lesson 12: targeting your message, lesson 13: being approachable, learning outcomes.

• Define communication competence.
• Describe intercultural communication.
• Summarize communication and the self.
• Identify nonverbal communication.
• Summarize interpersonal perception.
• Describe listening skills and styles.
• Recognize social relationships, emotions, and conflict and how to deal with them.
• Describe argumentative and aggressive communication.
• Demonstrate communicating with confidence and assertiveness.
• Summarize techniques for targeting your message and being approachable.
• Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.

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COM 1090 - Interpersonal Communication: Oral Interview Assignment

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To explore and understand the ways in which culture influences the way we communicate and form relationships with others. This assignment is also designed to help you improve your ability to communicate competently in cross-cultural interactions.

This assignment is linked to the following Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Research and analyze interviewing techniques as they relate to interpersonal skills.

2. Analyze perception and relate it to various communication settings.

3. Conduct an interview using appropriate language, listening skills, nonverbal skills and response skills.

4. Identify and analyze barriers to multicultural understanding.

5. Demonstrate and evaluate skills for enhancing multicultural communication.

Achieving communication competence in a culturally diverse society is necessary for personal and professional success. One way to enhance our understanding of communication as a relationship-building activity is to talk with people from different cultures. This assignment will give you the opportunity to learn about communication and culture by analyzing and identifying barriers to multicultural understanding and participating in the interview process.

Your interview partner will be one of your classmates (the same person you are working on the Role Play assignment). Your task in the interview is to talk with your interview partner about communication in their culture, and how it is similar and/or different from your own. You will then use the results of the interview to analyze how your own cultural communication practices compare with those of your interview partner.

Some of the interpersonal communication topics that you might ask about in your interview include the following:

• · Language and verbal communication
• · Nonverbal communication
• · Gender roles and gendered communities
• · Family communication
• · The expression of emotions
• · Conflict management
• · Friendship communication
• · Romantic relationships, including dating, non-marital commitments, and marriage

You will not be able to include all these topics in your interview questions and reflection paper. You should include at least two topics, but no more than three. Since the content for these main points will come from your interview, it is important that you (1) construct your interview questions carefully, (2) ask your partner to elaborate on various points, and (3) use paraphrasing and effective listening to ensure clarification and understanding. Keep in mind that the quality of your reflection paper will directly depend on the quality of your interview questions, so plan and prepare them carefully.

Organization

Your paper should contain the following five parts:

I. Cover Page: (include your name, the date, class name, my name)

II. Introduction: Provide a brief description of the interview, your interview partner, and the cultural group that you focused on for this paper; include a brief preview of the body of the paper.

III. Body: Discuss in detail the main points corresponding to the two communication topics from your interview. The body is by far the longest part of the paper and should explicitly address the following:

• a. The cultural differences and similarities related to communication you uncovered in the interview with your partner.
• b. An analysis of barriers to multicultural understanding you may have experienced when communicating with someone from a different culture.
• c. A discussion of at least one relevant interpersonal communication skill you used that help enhance your multicultural understanding.

IV. Conclusion: Provide a brief summary of the body of the paper. Next, discuss your impressions and observations of the interview, how well you performed in conducting it, and what you learned about culture and communication from this assignment.

V. Reference Page: Provide a list in APA format of any references you used in your paper. Your interview and the textbook should be included in this list. You will need two additional sources for this assignment.

VI. Interview Questions: You should also include your list of questions at the end of your paper.

VII. Recording: You should record your interview on Blackboard Collaborate in your group room (on your group page). Both you and your partner need to be visible (on camera).

This assignment will be evaluated based on three criteria. First, reflection papers must demonstrate an understanding of communication concepts and principles. Second, papers must analyze how these communication topics apply across the two cultures (yours and your interview partner’s). Third, you will be evaluated on the quality of interview questions you develop as well as your overall performance in the interview.

Requirements

The paper must be typed (double spaced), no less than 4 pages (including cover sheet and reference page), and must display acceptable college-level standards of grammar, punctuation, sentence structure, paragraph structure as well as correct spelling. Use 12-point font and 1-inch margins on all sides. Be sure to edit your paper before turning it in and include page numbers. Interview recordings must be visible on your group’s page on Blackboard by 11:59 pm on the assigned date. Your reflection paper is due via the link on your group’s page at 11:59 pm on the assigned date. I cannot and will not be able to grade late papers or accept late recording submissions.

Please be aware that this is the general assignment for COM-1090 and your professor may have altered the requirements.  Always refer  to your professor for the most up to date information.

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How would you define interpersonal communication? It’s simple, really. The most straightforward, basic interpersonal communication meaning is "face-to-face communication." But there is so much more to effective interpersonal communication.

In fact, there is a whole range of interpersonal communication skills, and we’re about to explore the topic at length. You will see how communication and interpersonal skills make up a valuable part of success in the workplace, especially for positions like Project Managers . We’ll even supply you with a few interpersonal communication examples while answering “what is interpersonal communication?”

Interpersonal communication involves the information, ideas, and feelings being exchanged verbally or non-verbally between two or more people. Face-to-face communication often involves hearing, seeing, and feeling body language, facial expressions, and gestures.

In other terms, Interpersonal communication is exchanging information, meaning, feelings, and opinions between two or more people via verbal and non-verbal means. Although we mentioned “face-to-face” communication previously, today’s technology compels us to expand its definition to include media such as phone calls and online messaging.

You may have heard the term “intrapersonal communication” and wondered if it’s related to interpersonal communication. The words are opposites, actually. “Inter” refers to dealings between people, groups, or other entities (e.g., intercontinental, international). “Intra,” on the other hand, describes actions within a person or a group. For example, an intranet is a private digital network that exists solely within a company or organization.

Intrapersonal communication describes how we communicate with ourselves, including an accurate idea of our perceptions, expectations, and concepts.

The first step in answering “what is interpersonal communication?” is breaking it down into four distinct types.

• Verbal: In other words, speaking. This term covers the words you use, how persuasively you speak, the language you use, which words you emphasize, and even the use of affirmative sounds and short phrases like “Yup” or “Uh-huh.”
• Listening: You can make a good case for listening as the most important interpersonal communication skill. It covers the ability to listen attentively, whether you’re using your ears to listen “in-person” or some other means, say, over the Internet. Listening also includes special techniques like reflection and clarification. The best listeners are people who can focus their attention on the speaker to make the latter feel like they're the sole and most important person in the room.
• The Written Word: Thanks to the Internet age and situations requiring isolation (e.g., the pandemic), good written communication skills have become an asset. Whether you're on social media, in the workplace, or even texting on your phone, you must know how to get your point across in writing. This type includes emojis, grammar, clarity, tone, and even punctuation. After all, there's a vast difference between "Let's eat, Grandma!" and "Let's eat Grandma!"
• Non-Verbal: This final type covers body language, facial expressions, tone of voice, and gestures. Again, it's essential that the listener picks up and correctly interprets non-verbal cues.

Building interpersonal communication skills can help you improve your relationships, increase your ability to collaborate effectively with others, and enhance your overall success in life. Here are some tips to help you develop them:

Practice active listening: One of the most important aspects of interpersonal communication is active listening. This involves fully concentrating on what the other person is saying, without interrupting or judging them. You can practice active listening by maintaining eye contact, nodding, and asking questions to clarify their message.

Use clear and concise language: Communication is most effective when it is clear and concise. Use simple language and avoid jargon or technical terms that others may not understand.

Be aware of nonverbal communication: Nonverbal communication, such as body language and facial expressions, can also convey messages. Be aware of your own nonverbal cues and try to read others' body language to better understand their message.

Show empathy: Empathy involves understanding and sharing the feelings of others. When communicating with others, try to put yourself in their shoes and show understanding and compassion for their perspective.

Build rapport: Building rapport involves finding common ground and establishing a connection with others. This can help to build trust and enhance communication. Look for common interests or experiences, and use humor or other forms of positive reinforcement to build a positive relationship.

Be open to feedback: Be open to constructive criticism and feedback from others, and use it as an opportunity to learn and grow.

As more people are working remotely, developing interpersonal communication skills becomes even more important to maintain relationships and collaboration. Here are some tips for remote workers to enhance their interpersonal communication skills:

Use video conferencing: Use video conferencing as much as possible instead of just relying on phone calls or emails. This will help to establish a better connection with your colleagues by seeing their facial expressions and body language.

Schedule regular check-ins: Make an effort to schedule regular check-ins with your colleagues to stay connected and up-to-date on projects. This can be a quick call or a virtual coffee break to chat about work and life.

Practice active listening: When on a call or video conference, practice active listening by giving your full attention to the speaker, asking questions, and clarifying their message. This will help to build better communication and understanding.

Use appropriate tone and language: When communicating in writing, use an appropriate tone and language to convey your message clearly.

Use collaboration tools: Use collaboration tools like shared documents or project management tools to keep everyone on the same page and avoid misunderstandings.

Be flexible: As remote work can be more fluid than a traditional office environment, be flexible with communication methods and schedules to accommodate different time zones or work styles.

By practicing these interpersonal communication skills, remote workers can build strong relationships and collaboration with their colleagues, even if they are not in the same physical space.

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Now that we’ve established the types of interpersonal communication, we can take the next step in understanding this concept by breaking it down into six separate elements to answer “what is interpersonal communication?”.

• The Communicating Parties: There’s no communication without a sender and a receiver. However, many people mistake assigning only one speaker and one listener to the conversation. Effective interpersonal communication requires all parties to assume both roles, sending and receiving the message at the appropriate time.
• The Message Itself: This element covers the information in all possible forms, including speech and non-verbal communication.
• Extraneous Noise: Noise includes anything that interferes with, distorts, or overpowers the message. This element comprises everything from physically-based noises (e.g., traffic sounds, a screaming baby at the next table over) to more abstract difficulties such as cultural misunderstanding, overblown corporate jargon, showing disinterest, or inappropriate body language.
• Feedback: This element blurs the line with the “sender and receiver” idea, but it’s distinct enough to be considered separate. Feedback is limited to immediate reactions to a sent message. Feedback could be anything from verbal (e.g., “I agree,” or “I’m confused; what do you mean?”) to non-verbal (e.g., facial expressions, changes in body language/stance).
• Context: Have you ever heard the phrase “Read the room!”? That means the speaker should be paying attention to the general mood and atmosphere of the listeners and where they are. Context includes physical location, the mood/emotional climate of the audience, and social context.
• The Channel: This element covers moving the message from the sender to the receiver and refers to vision and speech.

We have one more set of breakdowns to cover. Whenever you communicate with people, you should keep in mind these four principles. If you do, your interpersonal communication technique will improve, and your messages will be more effective.

• It’s Unavoidable: Unless you’re a hermit living in a cave, you will inevitably interact with others in one manner or another. Even if you’re a shut-in, thanks to something like a quarantine, you will still have the opportunity for interpersonal communication (e.g., phone, Skype, texting).
• It’s Irreversible: You may be familiar with the phrase “I can’t unsee that.” You can't take back what you have written or said. Even if you make amends with an apology or try to walk back your comments, people don't forget words easily. And remember, Internet content is forever.
• It’s Complicated: You would think the act of speaking and hearing would be a no-brainer. Unfortunately, everyday life is complicated and interpersonal communication is filled with pitfalls. Not everyone has the same frame of reference or is equally adept at picking up subtle clues or getting the hint. Some speakers assume that everything they say is taken the right way because the listeners must obviously be on the same wavelength as they are (spoiler alert: this is not always the case).
• It’s Contextual: Sometimes, we can't control what people hear our message, where they are, their mood and mindset, and their level of comprehension. But, again, this harkens to the section dealing with interpersonal communication elements, specifically the context.

Here are some common examples of interpersonal communication. You will notice how they reference the different interpersonal communication types.

• Emails: This example is a ubiquitous form of interpersonal communication in our era of increased online usage. Unfortunately, we can't always communicate nuance and tone, leading to misunderstandings. Consequently, you need good written communication skills.
• Phone calls: Yes, people still use their smartphones for actual speaking! However, since most phone calls lack visual cues, you should have strong verbal communication skills.
• Presentations: You know what this involves if you've ever heard a lecture or been in a business meeting. Presentations typically incorporate every type of interpersonal communication. The speaker needs good verbal skills, uses gestures and expressions effectively, refers to written texts and other visual aids, and understands how the audience feels and receives the message.
• Texting: You knew we’d touch upon this one, right? Texting is less formal and structured than emails, so the communicator should grasp casual conversation skills.

We inevitably employ interpersonal communication in many different situations and contexts, whether at work or home. We use this vital skill to:

• Impart and gather information
• Influence the attitudes and behaviors of others
• Create contacts, make friends, and maintain relationships
• Make sense of our world and better understand our experiences in it
• Express our personal needs and understand the needs of others
• Make decisions and solve problems
• Set social and professional boundaries
• Provide and receive needed emotional support
• Anticipate and predict people’s behavior
• Regulate the balance of power in a workplace or social circle

Interpersonal communication and intrapersonal communication are two different types of communication. Interpersonal communication refers to communication between two or more people. It involves the exchange of messages, ideas, and information between individuals. This can take many forms, including face-to-face conversations, phone calls, emails, and video conferences.

Intrapersonal communication, on the other hand, refers to communication within oneself. It involves the internal dialogue or self-talk that occurs in our minds. This type of communication is essential for self-reflection, self-awareness, and personal growth.

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Interpersonal communication is also a vital part of being a team player or a group leader, things that recruiters are always looking for.

If you have solid interpersonal communication skills, you can clearly express your intentions and thoughts, enriching your professional relationships and personal life.

So many conflicts stem from simple misunderstandings. Strong interpersonal communication skills help reduce the likelihood of these misunderstandings, which subsequently lowers the risk of arguments, hurt feelings, grudges, and problems with morale.

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Interpersonal Communication

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This course is about connecting with others. Students focus on how interpersonal communication plays a role in different relationships and cultural contexts. Students apply conflict management strategies and develop interpersonal skills through presentations and activities.

This is a face-to-face class with required in-person meetings. Students will also complete some coursework on Canvas using an internet enabled device.

Recommended Preparation, Readiness for college-level English or ESL 188

Interpersonal Skills Activities

Having excellent interpersonal communication skills is a vital indicator of working environments. That’s mainly because the benefits include embracing your popularity in your workplace, as well as cooperating with other teammates to solve challenging problems. Possessing interpersonal communication skills is one of the most sought-after soft skills someone can demonstrate.

While some may worry that they don’t possess the best skills, the good news is you can learn and improve upon them. That occurs through interpersonal skills activities you can do independently or at your workplace. Developing your interpersonal skills will help you become a better communicator and listener. In this guide, we’re going to talk about the definition of interpersonal communication skills, improving them, how they relate to interpersonal effectiveness skills, and using interpersonal skills activities.

What are Interpersonal Communication Skills?

Interpersonal communication skills involve face-to-face communications whereby individuals are exchanging feelings, information, and meaning through messages that are either verbal or non-verbal. Interpersonal communication includes more than what these individuals are saying, but also how they’re using body language, expressions, and gestures to get their message across.

How to Develop Your Interpersonal Communication Skills

Everyone must have excellent interpersonal communication skills, but there’s always room for improvement. Here are some tips on how to achieve that goal:

Always Acknowledge Others

When you possess practical interpersonal communication skills, that means you’re focusing on others and exchanging feelings and ideas face-to-face. Your purposes aren’t to instruct or impress those who are around you. Avoid monopolizing the conversation, but instead, practice a give-and-take conversational flow.

You’re potentially damaging relationships if you’re unwilling to listen to others. So, you should always give individuals your undivided attention during every conversation.

Focus on Non-Verbal Communication

According to Peter Drucker , “The most important thing in communication is hearing what isn’t said.” We reveal a lot about ourselves by our appearance, body language, demeanor, facial expressions, gestures, movements, and posture. Albert Mehrabian’s communication model indicates that individuals listen “to only 7% of the substantive message.”

That means the bulk of communication is coming across in your body language and appearance. Another way of looking at this is, communication involves more than words. When you’re listening to another individual, notice their body language, facial expressions, gestures, physical proximity, and tone.

Practice Compassion

Nurturing your ability to have compassion for others is incredibly beneficial regarding practical interpersonal communication skills. For example, if you see someone struggling in your workplace, consider reaching out to them offering help. Ask them if they need someone there to listen or how else you can help.

By performing this simple gesture, you’re showing individuals you’re there for them. Your gestures don’t need to be grand, but instead, they should focus on small acts of kindness that occur daily.

Question Everything

Okay, maybe not everything, but asking high-quality questions is a crucial component to having interpersonal communication skills. You’ll help others understand you’re listening to them when gathering facts or inquiring about their feelings.

Don’t forget about the importance of developing your skills for asking follow-up questions. For example, you could ask one of your peers about their choice of college. Then, you can follow-up that question by asking them why they made that choice when selecting colleges.

Show Interest

It isn’t uncommon for us to forgo paying attention to others because our problems and difficulties are too distracting. Instead of venting or complaining during your next conversation, consider asking the person how they’re doing.

You can show interest in others by asking them about their hobbies, interests, and passions. In doing so, you’re getting to know your peers on a more fulfilling and in-depth level.

Use Active and Purposeful Listening Skills

You must genuinely listen to others, instead of giving the illusion that you’re doing so. Practicing interpersonal communication skills means you’re doing the former and avoiding the latter.

Listening actively and purposefully means you’re using observational and non-verbal communication for gauging emotions. You’ll complement the speaker by listening more and speaking less.

How to Improve Your Interpersonal Communication Skills

There’s room for improvement in all that we’re doing or the skills we have, and that includes interpersonal communication skills. It’s one thing to develop these skills effectively, and it’s another to improve your existing skills. Let’s see how to achieve that goal:

Always be Honest

A sign of integrity is when you’re consistently honest with others. You risk damaging your reputation or reducing tendencies for others trusting you if you tell a small lie.

Sometimes, when someone tells one lie, that prompts them to follow it up with others. In doing so, they face more significant negative consequences. Even if it’s small, you can’t predict the outcome of a lie.

Being sincere and genuine go hand-in-hand. When you’re real, you’re genuinely building bonds of trust between yourself and those with whom you’re interacting. When you can recognize your feelings and thoughts, that helps you become a more genuine person. That results in you being more sincere with others.

Practice self-reflection by thinking about your strengths and weaknesses and always be aware of these during interactions. Mentally inventory all your values. Aligning yourself with your values allows you to live a real and genuine life. During every engagement, use real body language, active listening skills, and empathy.

Don’t Avoid Eye Contact

Not everyone is comfortable with looking someone directly in their eyes. However, meaningful conversations involve maintaining eye contact. That way, the person you’re talking with knows you’re understanding and validating what they’re saying.

Giving this non-verbal cue also indicates that you’re paying attention to the speaker. Avoid looking out the window or on the floor for extended periods. Otherwise, the speaker will believe you aren’t listening, or you’re bored with the topic of conversation.

Maintaining eye contact also helps prevent you from being distracted by what’s around you. Holding eye contact also helps the person you’re having a conversation know they can trust you. Looking away every so often is okay to help everyone involved in the conversation feel more comfortable.

Embrace the Power of Gratitude

It’s challenging for some to express appreciation and gratitude in their workplaces. Doing so allows you to foster positive work environments, and others will recognize your role regarding bringing about this cultural change.

Expressing gratitude helps improve workplace productivity and attitudes. You’ll also be helping to reduce stress while simultaneously improving other’s metabolism, sleep habits, and wellness. That results in the improvement of work results and interpersonal communication skills.

Read as Much as Possible

Unfortunately, people aren’t reading as much as in the past. However, you’re expanding your horizons when you read more books or other forms of literature. You’re exposing yourself to what’s happening globally while simultaneously developing better communication skills.

When you acquire as much knowledge as possible, that opens up opportunities for interacting with more people. Reading as much as possible also helps you become more well-spoken and articulate. You’ll also expand your vocabulary by maintaining awareness of literature, global news, and scientific breakthroughs.

Remain Positive

If you’re an optimistic friend or co-worker, you’ll find that more people will gravitate in your direction. Even if the company you work for is in an unfavorable position, or if you’re experiencing challenges in your life, make everyone’s environment better by being positive.

When you have a positive attitude, others view you as being accepting, non-judgmental, and welcoming. Showing a positive disposition will help you influence and inspire others. You’ll also give yourself opportunities to meet other positive people when having this attitude.

Developing a positive attitude means you’re consistently reminding yourself that situations can improve or change. Think about turning points throughout your life that inspired you to grow, and remember, there are opportunities for this to happen at any time.

Stop Using Your Phone So Much

Many of us use our smartphones for sending written communications via text message, email, or social media posts. It’s no mystery how much smartphones have changed the way we communicate and interact. However, as we use our smartphones more, that’s causing a decrease in our attention spans, eye contact, human interactions, and personal relationships.

When you’re about to enter a meeting, put your phone away. Those who are attending this meeting will receive the signal that you’re giving everyone your full attention and respecting the speaker’s time. Ignore your phone if it vibrates and make sure the ringer is on silent. That way, you’re focusing on the speaker and not your phone. This act also shows you’re considerate of others.

How Does That Differ from Interpersonal Effectiveness Skills?

When straightforwardly looking at interpersonal effectiveness skills, that means you’re interacting with others around you. Doing so involves a set of skills, including:

• Developing and maintaining relationships
• Balancing your demands and priorities
• Maintaining a healthy balance between urgent needs and wants
• Building and maintaining your self-esteem

If you have poor interpersonal effectiveness skills, that leads to you having the inability to understand or achieving your socialization goals. Because all interactions have a purpose, motivations are typically the leading factor, including:

• Achieving an objective: Like becoming friends with someone or asking an individual for a favor
• Maintaining relationships: Effective communication is the back-bone of healthy relationships with friends or family
• Keeping self-respect: Our interactions with others helps build either disagreeable or favorable impressions

The use of interpersonal skills is required for each motivation to help you achieve them. For example:

• Achieving an objective: You must maintain clarity for defining what you need or want, as well as what you don’t want
• Maintaining relationships: You must understand the relationship’s importance, how you want the other individual to feel about you, and ways for making it flourish
• Keeping self-respect: You must ensure individuals aren’t overlooking beliefs, morals, and values while simultaneously feeling good about the interaction when it ends

By the time individuals become adults, they typically develop their interpersonal effectiveness skills. Usually, individuals have experienced a variety of healthy relationships by this time. However, those who experience anxiety, depression, or other issues tend to have difficulty in this area.

Essential Components of Interpersonal Communication

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• Describe: Using useful descriptions involves giving listeners more context, so you’re receiving the results you need
• Express: When you communicate your needs or wants, that means expressing yourself in a straightforward manner
• Assert: You can assert yourself respectively, instead of aggressively, when you want to change a situation
• Reinforce: If you’re not seeing the results you want or need, make another request to reinforce these desires
• Mindfulness: Staying mindful of conditions means you’re not assuming things or thinking about the future
• Appearing Confident: Don’t act scared when you’re asking for what you want, no matter the circumstance
• Negotiating: Whenever it’s possible, arrange to achieve some middle ground or to compromise
• Fairness: During thoughts and actions, you must be fair to yourself and others without placing blame or being judgmental
• Apologize Appropriately: Avoid saying, “sorry,” too much or out of habit
• Stick to Your Values: Your mannerisms should reflect your values in communication, family, and honesty to avoid feeling vulnerable
• Truthfulness: Your responses must always be honest and truthful
• Gentle Approaches: When approaching another’s feelings, be mindful of how open and accepting you are to their communication
• Interest: When others are talking, always show interest in the topic of conversation verbally or using body language
• Validation of Emotions: Conversations sometimes involve the speaker asking their listener for an opinion. Provide this response by validating their emotions.
• Easing Through Mannerisms: Try to focus on the conversation, be mindful, and relax to prevent people from thinking you’re uncomfortable
• Think things over: If you believe someone is unreasonable, think about the situation and determine the cause
• Have Empathy: Practice kindness at all times because everyone is going through something challenging on one level or another
• Interpret: Think about the individual’s behavior, and interpret why they might be acting the way they do
• Notice: Communication occurs non-verbally, and you must know how to pick up on these cues
• Kindness: Your responses must always be kind. That means controlling your emotions when you feel you might be cruel

Do you worry about being an effective communicator? Are you working well with others and provide the highest level of service to your clients or customers? Or, are you a manager who worries about these things regarding your employees? That’s where interpersonal skills activities come into play.

One of your most valuable teachers is in the form of real-world or life experiences. You’ll find this is especially true regarding some talents that are challenging to master, including interpersonal skills. Those skills could cover everything from active listening to social etiquette.

Active Listening Back to Back

Interpersonal communication skills rely heavily on active listening skills. Participating in this activity will give you some insight into the complexities of communication occurring between two people.

Gather as a group and pair everyone up two-by-two. Ask every pair to sit with their backs to each other. Have one member of the couple draw interlocking circles or boxes, and then describe the picture to their partner. When listening to the description, the partner should sketch what they hear.

During this exercise, partners cannot ask each other questions. When complete, ask the pairs to show each other their drawings. Then, ask them to describe the challenges they experienced throughout the task. Then, ask the entire group how active listening and communication skills impact a working relationship.

Clarifying Each Outcome

Here’s an example of interpersonal skill activities that you can do independently. Typically, communication has a means to an end. However, if we’re not ensuring that the message regarding the outcome that we desire has an accurate conveyance, that could result in disappointment and confusion. You must determine this using clarification skills.

Over the next several days, your mission is to practice your clarification skills. When participating in conversations whereby there’s time for thought before engagement, clarify to yourself precisely what outcome you desire.

Is it your goal to receive something in particular, like an item you need to borrow or money that someone owes you?

• Are you looking for empathy from your peers regarding a situation or your feelings?
• Do you want to share something entertaining that evokes laughter?

When you have a firm understanding of the outcome you desire, that will help you decide the best way to express and frame your communication. For example, it can help you decide if asking a direct question is best or if non-verbal cues are a better option.

Cooperative Review Regarding Past Ineffective and Effective Communications

One of the best methods for learning more about effective communication is by learning from our past ineffective and effective communications while participating in a group. During this activity, members of the group will have to reflect upon these instances in their history to generate the best responses.

Gather into a group and form a circle. Then, ask everyone present to describe a situation whereby they were in a challenging situation and used effective communication to achieve a positive outcome. Follow that up by asking everyone in the circle to describe an instance where their conversation was ineffective.

Go around the circle one more time and, this time, ask everyone to describe patterns they noticed in situations where communication was effective versus ineffective. Ask everyone what lessons they can glean that will work in the future.

Each Participant’s Most Influential Experience

During this interpersonal communication skills activity, each participant is describing their most impactful life experience. Start by dividing participants up into even groups. Ask a co-facilitator to count each member off by one and two. That way, the “ones” can leave the room with them, and the “twos” stay behind.

Each member of the “ones” group should spend a little time reflecting on their most impactful life experience. Then, after a few minutes, return to the room with the “twos.” Ask each group member to sit in pairs of chairs, one for the “ones” and one for the “twos.” The “ones” describe their most impactful life experience, and the “twos” summarize what they hear.

Follow this activity up by discussing the difference in what the “ones” described compared to the summary the “twos” gave them. Then, talk about the importance of using active listening skills when learning more about interpersonal skills and how to improve them.

Game Focusing on a Customer

For this interpersonal communication activity, you’ll need to pass a straw out to each member of the group. You’ll also need a 3″ x 5″ card that you fold in half.

You’ll find that this game will work with a large group of participants. Ask every member of the group to stand in a semi-circle formation. Once they receive their straw, ask them to hold it between their lips like a lollipop.

Then, working from one end of the semi-circle to the other, balance an index card on the participant’s straw. Ask them to imagine that the card is a customer. After the first person receives the card, ask them to pass it to their neighbor without dropping it or using their hands.

The game has to begin again if someone drops their “customer.” Following this activity, engage in an active discussion with participants about how each group member worked to prevent their group members from losing the “customer.”

Q and A Sessions Following a Presentation

Here’s an excellent opportunity to bring interpersonal activities to a different level. Each member of your group will need to do some preliminary work before participating in this activity. Ask them all to prepare a five-minute presentation. Don’t discuss the Q and A that will follow.

Provide your group with some coaching regarding the sentence structure and vocabulary that’s most effective when asking questions. After each presentation, allow participants to ask whatever questions that come to mind about the content they heard. Make sure all group members understand that there are no right or wrong answers when presenters answer.

When mistakes occur during the presentation, as well as throughout the question and answer period, don’t make corrections. Instead, allow the discussion to develop into genuine two-way conversations.

Spontaneous and Creative Thinking

If you consistently participate in public speaking engagements or presentations, you’ll benefit from interpersonal skills activities involving creative thinking and spontaneity. During this activity, everyone in a group is telling a story and building up the narrative that the person before them used.

Fill a box with objects that correspond with the number of participants in the group. Gather in a circle and, each time someone takes the container, they remove one of the objects and use it to add narrative to the story. They can’t look in the box before pulling out an object. As the group leader, you’re responsible for starting the storytelling using an object.

Everyone participating must contribute to the story in a way that makes sense. That way, their narrative connects with the previous portion of the story. Once group members select all the objects from the box, and all members of the group added to the story, discuss how either fit or did not fit with the entire story.

Tower of Communication

Emphasize the importance of interpersonal skills by having a friendly contest that also embraces the value of contributing. Divide everyone in attendance into small groups. Then, give them toothpicks, gumdrops or mini marshmallows, and dry spaghetti.

Ask the groups to work together toward building the tallest tower using the supplies given to them in ten minutes or less. Tell half of each group that they’re not allowed to speak during this exercise.

When everyone finished, launch a discussion involving the entire group, whereby they describe the building process, and the use of verbal and non-verbal communication. Then, ask them to discuss the importance of each member of the group participating.

User-Generated Surveys

You’re encouraging every member of the group to develop short, structured responses during interpersonal skills activities like this one. Throughout this activity, participants are developing a formal understanding of two-way communication.

Ask each participant to create a short set of survey questions. Before beginning, tell everyone the topic of their surveys. For example, you could choose entertainment. That means each participant could ask questions about favorite movies, sports, and other pastimes.

These surveys can use either of these structures:

• Open-ended questions: An example includes, “What is your favorite movie?”
• Closed-ended questions: An example includes, “Do you like reading?”

Ask group members to circulate throughout the room and ask their peers the questions on their surveys and compile their results. When they finish, ask group members to share their findings. For example, they can share their results like, “Six group members like to read,” or “Two members of the group like [name of movie].”

Final Thoughts

When learning about interpersonal skills activities, you must first understand the definition of interpersonal skills, how to develop them, how to improve them, and how they relate to interpersonal effectiveness skills. Taking these steps will make you a more valuable team member in the workplace while simultaneously enhancing your communication skills in personal relationships.

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