This document discusses effective communication using emotional quotient (EQ). It defines EQ as the ability to perceive, understand and manage emotions. EQ has two components - personal competencies like self-awareness and self-regulation, and social competencies like social awareness and social skills. Ten tips are provided for communicating effectively using EQ, such as smiling, focusing on the listener's interests, welcoming criticism, and listening with both mind and heart. EQ is described as knowing one's own and others' feelings to get from negative to positive emotions and maximize long-term happiness.