...Communication and Interpersonal Relationships Roberta Curtis Colorado Christian University Communication and Interpersonal Relationships Interpersonal relationships are the momentum that keeps us moving forward with life. Effective communication is an important variable in determining the success of interpersonal relationships. The absence of communication can cause relationship failure; however, in contrast a satisfying relationship is successful because of communication. Effective communication is at the center of the development and maintenance of all interpersonal relationships. The ability to share ideas, dreams, hopes, fears, desires, and needs is essential to getting along with those around us. The ability to share is communication. Proverbs 12:18 instructs us that sharing “The word of the reckless pierce like swords, but the tongue of the wise brings healing” (New International Version). Interpersonal communication is a complex two-way process, with people sending and receiving messages to and from each other simultaneously. Effective flow of interpersonal communication happens when cooperation, collaboration, and compromise occur. Griffin defines it as “the process of creating unique shared meaning (Griffin, 1987, p. 13). Acquiring effective communication is helpful in the achievement of personal goals as well as the ability to effect others. This process is not only determined by what is said, but by how it was said, and how the system supports...
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...Communication is said to be the basis of every interpersonal relationship. In fact effective communication is the key to a healthy and long lasting relationship. If individuals do not communicate with each other effectively, problems are bound to come. Communication plays a pivotal role in reducing misunderstandings and eventually strengthens the bond among individuals. A relationship loses its charm if individuals do not express and reciprocate their feelings through various modes of communication. A healthy interaction is essential for a healthy relationship. It is no always an individual need to talk to express his or her feelings. Feelings can be expressed through nonverbal modes of communication as well. Your body movements, gestures, facial expressions, hand movements communicate something or the other. Make sure you do not make faces at anyone. You should look happy and contented for the other person to enjoy your presence. Do not always look sad and irritated. Eye movements also have an important role to play in relationships. One can make out whether you are angry, unhappy or frustrated through your eyes only. Dear Shirley and Larry, my advice to you for a successful relationship is effective speaking using verbal communication skills. Effective verbal or spoken communication is dependent on a number of factors and cannot be fully isolated from other important interpersonal skills such as non-verbal communication, listening skills and clarification....
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...The role of Communication in interpersonal relationships is to learn to use communication properly in order to keep a relationship healthy. Communication certainly plays a role in the development of any successful relationship and it often is what binds a relationship and shows mutual sense of commitment. Today many of us still lack the ability to communicate effectively with our interpersonal relationships. To have a successful interpersonal relationship one must be willing and able to interact properly with others, which is thus interpersonal communication. There is no model and each person we meet should be approached differently, we must have the foundation of basic communication and communicating skills. By analyzing and studying the communication process we can learn how to improve our ability to communicate effectively between each other. Using the Survey Monkey survey site, I polled 50 females and 3 males, I discovered that 40.74% of the people feel they are great communicators, while 55.56%feel they are fair communicators and 3.70% feel they are poor communicators. However when asked, “Do you effectively communicate often with others?” 70.37% felt they were effective with their communication often and 29.63% only felt they were effective only sometimes. These numbers seems to revel that most people feel they are better communicators then they really are or they lack the confidence to believe they are truly great communicators. Interpersonal...
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...Introduction to Interpersonal Communication Ness Washington XCOM/200 March 8, 2013 Introduction to Interpersonal Communication What is the difference between communication, human communication, impersonal communication, and interpersonal communication? Communication alone is simply the process of acting on information that is received, and then sending a response (Bebee, Bebee, & Redmond, 2011). Human communication is more involved. It entails making sense of the surrounding world and sharing those perceptions and interpretations with others using both verbal and non-verbal signals. People attempt to make sense of the world by using the five senses: seeing, hearing, touching, tasting, and smelling. Then, interpretations are shared via discussions, poetry, books, letters, music, and many other forms (Bebee, Bebee, & Redmond, 2011). For example, an artist’s painting shares his or her interpretations and perceptions on some aspect of life; as does a musician’s song and an author’s novel. Impersonal and interpersonal communications are both forms of human communication, but are very different. Impersonal communication is generally shared between individuals who are not close, and occurs just because two individuals happen to be communicating (Bebee, Bebee, & Redmond, 2011). This is the type of communication shared between a patrolman and a driver who has made a traffic violation, or a bartender and a patron a nightclub, or a housekeeper and an individual occupying...
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...keeping to themselves. This simple scene involves the skill of interpersonal communication or lack of it. Interpersonal communication is the interaction between two or more people that can be both verbal and non-verbal. Interpersonal communication is very important because it affects nearly every day of a person’s life. For example, the start of an individual’s life begins with some simple interpersonal communication that develops into a relationship. Interpersonal communication involves three goals which define why people act the way they do. The three main goals of interpersonal communication are: self-presentation, relational, and instrumental. In my essay I will be describe the aspects of relational interpersonal communication. First, I will define relational interpersonal communication and the goals behind it. Secondly, I will explain how the goals of relational interpersonal communication affect the common man every day including myself. Lastly, I will describe how ethics play a role on relational goals. Relational goals of interpersonal communication can be defined by big words and by scholars, but it comes down to something simple. Relational goals can be described by the actions people take to further, maintain, or diminish personal relationships. For example, a husband bringing home flowers to a wife, this action would result in most likely reaching the goal of furthering or maintaining the relationship between them. These goals can have even the best of us acting...
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...A Letter to Disclose Shanika Williams Comm: Interpersonal Communication Instructor: Jessica Guire 05-05-13 In relationships there are different way and views to go about having healthy. I will give you some good views and some ways that aren’t suitable in a relationship. In this letter you will find some good advice and how to self-disclose information to your spouse, without making yourself feeling vulnerable but attentive to each other in a relationship; with the intent you need to have a successful and uplifting experience. First things first, let me say congratulations on your marriage; I’m happy for the both of you and wish the best of luck to you in and the future you both will have together as husband and wife. There are some important things to making a marriage such successful, for one, working together a unity in the marriage. Be willing to compromise in your marriage for each other. However, one of the most important things in a successful marriage is be willing to communication. Although this can bring a wedge for people do to the fact that some individual’s in a marriage or relationship feel that they cause arguments, and making yourself vulnerable to the other person. It’s very important to communicate with each other honestly about everything that is important to you, rather than suppressing your issues. The daily routine should address your feelings and thoughts that may be on your mind. Making sure you get to know the other in all aspects and...
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...Interpersonal Relationships Analysis This comprehensive analysis determines the concepts, components, and elements of interpersonal relationships. The concept of attraction foundations shows four different stages of attraction beginning with social and interpersonal communication skills forming a bond between two people. The social environment promotes building of interpersonal relationships for both the professional and private environments. The unique exchanges between interpersonal relationships involve more than verbal communication between two people. The interpersonal relationships form the basic idealism for professional, and private communication skills. Interpersonal Communication Skills Most people become involved in interpersonal relationships interact with each other covertly, or face-to-face (Cavazos, 2010). Many relationships occur from physical, or emotional behavior between two people. The personal relationship begins innocently enough with the interaction between family, and friends, or extends to coworkers, and clients. The social environment induces building of interpersonal relationships for both business and pleasure. The emotional and physical commitment of interpersonal relationships shows through more than verbal communication. The unique exchanges between interpersonal relationships involve more than verbal communication between two people. Most people communicate with the motion of his, or her hands to emphasize a point. The combination of verbal...
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...------------------------------------------------- The Impact of Interpersonal Communication for Startup Business in TANRI ABENG UNIVERSITY ------------------------------------------------- English for Academic Purpose Naimy Zam Zam / Corporate Communication / 13.013 Abstract This research proposal contains the analysis about interpersonal communication in startup business The Impact of Interpersonal Communication in Startup Businesses Introduction These days, there are so many startup businesses in the world. But only few of them can survive for long time. What makes them survive? In business, the factors that make the businesses survive are not only the capital, the organizational structure or else. Good interpersonal communication skill can also be one of the “key” factors in business. Many researches prove the importance of interpersonal communication in business especially startup business, which can helps to create a good relation among the employees or to customers. Have a good interpersonal communication make good deal in relation with business partner or customer. A positive relation among employees or to customers in interpersonal communication will give result ‘trust’ in that relation. Partners’ trust in business is important, as well customers’. The reason why researcher decided to take communication in business because researcher realized that some of TANRI ABENG UNIVERSITY students are already own startup business and researcher has willing to help...
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...Married Couple on Interpersonal Communication Jacovah Ling Joan Golding 08/25/2014 Letter to Newly Married Couple on Interpersonal Communication Dear Dave and Sally, It is with great pleasure that I take this opportunity to share with you some of the critical elements that will be effective in addressing the issue of interpersonal communications in your new relationship. Indeed the value of personal interpersonal communications cannot be undermined because life is all about communication, and the interpersonal perspective is the most important aspect of communication (Gaertner, 2010). Worth noting is that the manner in which you will approach this issue of effective interpersonal communication will to a larger extent determine the ultimate success and outcome of your relationship. Allow me to highlight some of the key elements that will enable the clear understanding of this issue. Dave and Sally, allow me to share with you the actual meaning of interpersonal communication. You may already have heard that communication is the transfer of a shared meaning from the sender to the message recipient, either intentionally or unintentionally. This implies that whenever we give meaning or observe behaviour, the communication process is taking...
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...Final Paper : Letter of Advice Denethri Arbor COMM 200 Interpersonal Communication Instructor: Donna Mitchell May 19, 2014 Dear Tim and Grace, RE: INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION IN A RELATIONSHIP Interpersonal communication is the “process of exchanging messages between people whose lives mutually influence one another in unique ways in relation to social and cultural norms.” Definition of emotional intelligence Emotional intelligence is the ability to recognize and achieve your own feelings and the feelings of others. It is commonly said to contain three skills: Emotional cognizance, including the ability to recognize your own emotions and those of others, “the capability to connect sentiments and apply them to errands like problem solving and thinking; the capacity to manage sensations, counting the ability to control your own feelings, and the skill to applaud or downcast another person.” Goleman (1996). Role of emotional intelligence in interpersonal relationships Emotional intelligence is the capacity to discern and act upon one's individual and others' outlooks and emotions. In our daily existence, “the interpersonal communication is the supreme form of verbal communication.” Goleman, (1996) Having the emotional intelligence necessary to comprehend how to interconnect with others is tremendously significant in interpersonal communication; from understanding how to converse with colleagues, parents, and children. Therefore, my main advice to Tim and Grace...
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...Letter of Advice Rebecca Black-Long Interpersonal Communication 200 Professor Tricic June 22, 2014 Dear Bobby Joe and Billie Sue: Congratulations of your recent announcement of engagement! I know you are both so excited and are looking forward to a wonderful married life full of happiness and love. I appreciate your interest in wanting to know of the things I learned recently in my Interpersonal Communication class at Ashford University that may help you in securing your future together through communication. I would like to cover five topics that I personally feel will be most beneficial to you both as you begin your journey to a happy life. The five topics I have chosen are 1) understanding how perceptions, emotions, and nonverbal expression affect interpersonal relationships, 2) knowing strategies for managing interpersonal conflicts, 3) recognizing how words have the power to create and affect attitudes, behavior, and perception, 4) developing strategies for active, critical, and empathic listening, and 5) understanding the impact of gender and culture on interpersonal communications. I personally feel that if you both consciously work towards mastering the skills of effective communication your relationship will flourish and grow. In addition to my advice, I will also offer you some supporting evidence from professionals that I believe will be very beneficial for the both of you. Keep in mind as you join your lives together through holy matrimony, the...
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...Sarah Com 200 Interpersonal Communication Dear John and Sarah, First off, let me welcome you to a brand new world of love, care family bonds and holy matrimony. My name is Stacey Lindsey, and I am going to give you an idea of interpersonal communication is going to affect your lives, and the skills/knowledge you will need in order to find yourselves together and still happy 50 years down the road. Marriage today seems, to some, to be a fly-by-night operation. I stand here today writing you to let you know that this does not have to be the case. If you two are willing to take suggestions and follow a simple set of rules based on a healthy relationship built on proper interpersonal communication, then you have a chance to find yourself happy and in love for some time to come. Communication is the keystone to any strong relationship. In order to truly understand ourselves and our loved ones, we must first understand the way that we interact in our day to day intermingling. Explain the principles and misconceptions in effective interpersonal communications. In the text book Making Connections: Understanding Interpersonal Communication (Sole,2011), we are shown that there are six basic principles at plat regarding Human communications. First, we are told that communication is symbolic. Second, we are shown that communication is shared meaning. Third, communication is shown to be a process. Fourth, the argument is made that communication is culturally...
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...Bryan Kelly COM200: Interpersonal Communication Instructor Angela Gillette 8/15/2011 Dear Mr. and Mrs. ?????, First off, let me welcome you to a brand new world of love, care, family bonds and holy matrimony. My name is Bryan Kelly, and I am going to give you an idea of how interpersonal communication is going to affect your lives, and the skills/knowledge you will need in order to find yourselves together and still happy 50 years down the road. Marriage today seems, to some, to be a fly-by-night operation. I stand here today writing you to let you know that this does not have to be the case. If you two are willing to take suggestions and follow a simple set of rules based on a health relationship built on proper interpersonal communication, then you have a chance to find yourself happy and in love for some time to come. Communication is the keystone to any strong relationship. In order to truly understand ourselves and our loved ones, we must first understand the way that we interact in our day to day intermingling. Explain the principles and misconceptions in effective interpersonal communications. In the textbook Making Connections: Understanding Interpersonal Communication(Sole, 2011), we are shown that there are six basic principles at play regarding Human communications. First, we are told that communication is symbolic. Second, we are shown that communication is shared meaning. Third, communication is shown to be a process...
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...from the reciever (applause, yawning, puzzled look, letters to the editor) Interpersonal Communication; Communication between two persons or among a small group of persons and distinguished from public or mass communications: Communication of a personal nature & distinguished from interpersonal communication between or among connected persons or those involved in a close relationship Interpersonal Competence; The knowledge of the ability to communicate effectively in interpersonal interactions Six Principles of interpersonal communication; 1) Interpersonal communication is a package of signals; > Packaging; Make your verbal & nonverbal messages consistent; Inconsistencies often create uncertainty and misunderstanding 2) Interpersonal communication involves content and relationship messages; > Content & relationship dimensions; two aspects to which messages may refer; the world external to both the speaker and listener (content) and the connections existing between individuals who are interacting (relationship) > relationship message; Messages that comment on the relationship between the speakers rather than on matters external to them. 3) Interpersonal Communication is a process of adjustment > Adjustment (principle of) The principle of verbal interactions that claim that effective communication depends on the extent to which communicators share the same system of signals...
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...Park University CA104 Interpersonal Communication Spring II Term 2012 Interpersonal Communication Report SCOTTIE PENNINGTON 05/05/2012 Interpersonal Communication Report Outline I. Interpersonal communication can be defined a number of ways, but it is usually described as communication between or among connected persons or those in a close relationship. I have really been able to examine my own interpersonal communication, between and among the people I am connected to or have close relationship with, over that last few weeks. Prior to this course, I felt my interpersonal communication skills were above average and very effective. However, I have discovered there are many ways I can improve my interpersonal communications and relationships with others. Through the exercises conducted during this course I have realized that I need to work on my effective listening, perception of others and how my nonverbal cues can cause barriers to interpersonal communication. I will describe the barriers I have created and how I have resolved them over the past few weeks. Understanding my own shortcomings in communication, and attempting to resolve them, has helped me improve my current and future relationships with other. II. Main Points A. Fundamental Elements of Communication 1. The fundamental elements of communication can sometimes be taken...
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