This document discusses interpersonal communication and provides tips to improve interpersonal communication skills. It defines interpersonal communication as the process of communicating ideas, thoughts, and feelings between individuals through words, expressions, gestures, and postures. Effective interpersonal communication is important as it allows for immediate feedback, clarification, and understanding. However, perceptions can differ between communicators due to personal, cultural, and social differences. The document outlines principles of respectful interpersonal communication and emphasizes being knowledgeable, skilled, motivated, flexible, other-oriented to develop strong interpersonal communication abilities. It also notes that while technology enables communication, it cannot replace the warmth of in-person interaction.

1. Interpersonal
Communication
By:
Aksh Vasishth
Karambir Singh Nain
Naman Sharma
Kushang Sharma

2. Process that we use
?at to communicate our
ideas, thoughts and
feelings to another
Wh
person.
Includes everyday exchange
(formal or informal) by means of
words, sounds, facial expression,
gestures and postures.

3. Importance
● Face-to-face interaction between
individuals.
● Can get immediate feedback.
● Clarifies and emphasize many points
through your expressions, gestures
and voice.
● Increases the communicator’s self-
concept.

4. Is Communication
‘’What a speaker says’’
OR
‘’What a listener hears’’

5. Reasons of Different
Perceptions
Personal Differences: Cultural Differences:
● Age ● Language
● Gender ● Customs
● Race ● Belief Systems
● Past Experiences ● Historical Perspective
Social Differences:
● Occupation
● Level of education
● Family Upbringing

6. Principles
of
Effective
Interpersonal
Communication

7. That we treat each other with
respect

8. That we do not interrupt
one another

9. That we have the right to
pass

10. That we do not volunteer
others

11. That we speak but
not too often
or
for too long

12. That we challenge the
behaviour and not the
person

13. That we respect
confidentiality

14. That it is ok to make
mistakes

15. Points
to
Improve
Interpersonal
communication

16. Be Knowledgeable,
Know it
The people with the best interpersonal
communication skills usually have extensive
knowledge of the subject, through a
combination of real life experiences combined
with an all-inclusive knowledge of the
principles involved in interpersonal
communication.

17. Be Skilled
It is not sufficient to simply know the principles
of interpersonal communication. You will have
to be practice it in real life too before you can
internalise it.

18. Be Motivated
You will need to be and remain motivated in
order to develop your new interpersonal skills.

19. Be Flexible
Each situation is unique with many different
variables to consider. Thus it is important to be
flexible in the application of the principles of
interpersonal communication.

20. Be Other-Oriented
Focusing on others means to consider the
needs and interests of the other person above
our own, and will help you become a better
interpersonal communicator.

21. Technology's Effect
on Interpersonal Communication
● With the invent of internet, the world has
effectively become an interconnected global
village.
● Email and instant messaging has
established itself as a fast, free and
convenient method to send messages,
replacing traditional mail in the process.

22. But...
● Convenience of emails and video
conferences, just cannot entirely replace the
feeling and warmth of a person's
handshake or presence.
○
● This has reduced the communication
between parents and their children due to
the lack of quality time spend together.

23. Thank You