2.1 Interpesonal Communication

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INTERPERSONAL

COMMUNICATION
OBJECTIVES
Be able to understand five common methods of
communicating
Given communication situation, be able to identify
different communication behavior of individuals
INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION
DEFINED
Communication is a social process involving
understanding and transfer of information from one
person to others.
Interpersonal Communication
Definition: Characteristics:
 Interpersonal Communication from one
communication is the person to another.
procedure by which people Communication which is
swap information, feelings face-to-face.
and impart through verbal Both the form and the
and non-verbal messages.
content of the
communication reflect the
personal characteristics of
the individuals as well as
their social roles and
relationships.
ROLE OF INTERPERSONAL
COMMUNICATION
Human at all levels spend majority of their day
communicating
The major skill upon which person depend is
communication
In the business; Unless employees can communicate
with their fellow employees, boss and supervisors they
are doomed to failure as effective managers
Aspects
Non Verbal
Reinforcement Questioning
Comm.

Opening &
Reflecting Explanation
Closing

Listening Self-Closure

* Hartley (1999)
Within/Outside Business Organization
Formal Employee
Staff
Project Performance
Meetings
Discussions Reviews

Informal client employment


Chit-chats meetings interviews

sales visits
FACTS ABOUT INTERPERSONAL
COMMUNICATION
Whatever media used people use 70-90% of their
waking hours communicating.
Only too often People do not say what they mean and
do not mean what they say.
Uses of Interpersonal Communication
Furnish and gather information.
Influence the stances and conduct of others.
Develop acquaintances and preserve relationships.
Formulate sense of the world and our experiences in it.
Utter personal desires and understand the desires of
others as well.
Bequeath and take delivery of emotional joist.
Make decisions and solve problems.
Try to anticipate and envisage behavior.
Barriers to Effective IC

Sentiments

Argot Filtering

Cultural Msg crammed


Difference with info

Defensiveness
4 Mantras to Overcome Barriers
Control
Listen Ardently
Emotions
Simplify
Use Feedback
Language


FIVE METHODS OF COMMUNICATING
1. WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
Includes letters, faxes memos
Some experts believe that communicating with this
medium ensures that intended message will reach to
the receiver every one will read the same words so
everyone will get the same message.
2. TELECOMMUNICATIONS
It includes telephones, intercom and other voice
communication.
Can be more effective because they use 45 % of message
capability(7 verbal and 37 tonal)

3. THIRD PARTY COMMUNICATION


Worst of four methods.
Not only the message coveys the meaning author intends but
also the message may be interpreted differently by the receiver
It leads to ambiguity and confusion.
4. FACE TO FACE
It is the best way to communication in most cases
Offers full range of communication.
Sender can impart desired meaning and receiver can
ask questions or ask if clarification is needed.
However the effectiveness of medium depend s on
kind of message and characteristics of listener.
5. GESTURAL COMMUNICATION.
This type of communication is done without the use of
speech .Thoughts are communicated through bodily
movements.
IMPORTANT TERMS IN INTERPERSONAL
COMMUNICATION
SENDER OR SOURCE
ENCODING
CHANNEL
DECODING
RECEIVER
FEEDBACK
A Perceptual Model of Communication

Transmitted Receiver
Encoding Message
on medium decodes

Receiver
Sender Noise creates
meaning

Dealing
Feedback With
Noise
PERCEPTIONS AND ATTITUDES
WHAT WIFE SAYS TO THE HUSBAND
……….go to the store, lay down the mulch,
wash and wax the car, get the kids to school rent some
videos, and finish the rest of dishes
What husbands hear
Go blah blah blah lay down blah blah blah and
Blah blah blah get blah blah blahs some blah blah
blah rest.
DIFFERENT EXPECTATIONS
HOW DOES SALES THINKS
We need 10 more people
It will lead to greater sales
Hence greater profit.
HOW DOES HR THINKS
We need to cut sales staff by 10
It will reduce cost
Hence increase profit
SOLUTION
Effective interpersonal communication
ROLE OF PERCEPTIONS IN INTERPERSONAL
COMMUNICATION
accurate self perception increases the likelihood of
accurate interpersonal communication.

realistic perception of others is a key element in


solving problems jointly and working with others.
TENDENCIES CAUSING PERCEPTIONAL
DISTORTIONS ARE:

Stereotyping-typically classifying a group on basis of a


bias
The halo effect-positive impression of someone
Implicit personality theory-assumption that traits go
together
BUILDING INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
THEORY OF BALANCE BY DARWIN
There is a tendency to maintain balance in our body,
structure and attitude.
In case of imbalance balance is regained through
cooperation with our peers and family.
EMPHATIC LISTENING
We are either speaking or preparing to speak.
Ask…….are we ignoring?
Are we pretending?
Are we selectively listening?
Are we listening attentively?
Are we indulging in emphatic listening?
ITS NOT WHAT WE SAY BUT WHAT WE ARE
Interpersonal communication cannot make up for
ineffective actions or half hearted efforts because

Superficial words could easily be sensed

Character and integrity generates trust and


communicates most
SAYING WHAT WE MEAN AND MEAN
WHAT WE SAY
Taking responsibility for the every word uttered.

Activating the brain before activating the mouth.

Thinking of the impact words will have.


BULDING INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
Apologizing seriously in case of mistakes.

Keeping commitments .

Attending to little things.

Engaging mind before mouth.

Criticizing action behavior instead of personality.


TEN COMMANDENTS
Smile always.
Be appreciative.
Pay attention.
Practice active listening.
Bringing people together.
Resolve conflicts.
Communicate clearly using simple language.
Step in others shoes.
Avoid complaining.

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