Interpersonal Communication
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Interpersonal communication is something most of
us do on a daily basis, although we may not be
aware that is what it is called.
Interpersonal communication differs from other
forms of communication in various ways. It is
also very important in development.
The following list outlines what interpersonal
communication is and what some of the
characterizes are. It also explains why we need
it.
1. What is it?
Interpersonal communication involves a close
group of participants. It is basically the
everyday conversations you carry on and it
includes speeches, general friendly exchanges,
arguments and basically anytime you speak to
someone.
2. How is it different than other forms of
communication?
Interpersonal communication involves face to
face encounters. You are talking in person not
over a computer, phone or through written
information. You can get immediate responses.
You are also able to benefit from body language.
You hear a voice where you can pick up on
different dialects and speech patterns.
3. How does interpersonal communication vary?
The variances in interpersonal communication
involve the people and situations. You
communicate differently with someone you know
well verses a stranger. You will have different
topics of conversation when talking to your
preacher or your best friend.
These variations make interpersonal
communication flexibility important for
difference circumstances.
4. How do we use interpersonal communication?
We use interpersonal communication for a variety
of reasons. You use it to learn new information,
such as when asking questions. You use it to
share information, such as when telling a story.
You use it to define yourself, such as when
giving a speech.
You also use it to fulfill the natural need for
contact with other people. Interpersonal
communication is how we develop from infant to
adult. We learn about different cultures and
languages through interpersonal communication as
well. It gives you a human element, a real
nature that other forms of communication can not
provide.
5. Why is interpersonal communication important?
Interpersonal communication is important because
you need it to develop throughout the stages of
life. You get so much from interpersonal
communication.
You learn, teach and get an identity through
interpersonal communication. You also share with
others who you are. You need interpersonal
communication to learn how to pronounce words
correctly, how to speak properly in certain
situations and how to communicate in general.
Interpersonal communication has taken a back
seat to other forms of communication in recent
years. More people than ever are using the
internet to exchange information and make
contact with others.
We must also be sure to keep interpersonal
communication in our lives. Without it babies
will never learn to talk properly and we can
never expand our language abilities through
learning form others speech. The spoken word
should never have its importance underestimated.
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