This document outlines the key stages of interpersonal communication: 1. Exploration (fencing period) - establishes rapport and assesses strengths/weaknesses between parties. Clarifies mutual goals like interview topics. 2. Interaction - substantive part where subject matter is explored and goals accomplished through sharing more information. Flows smoothly with no dead air. 3. Termination - transaction is completed and major discussion points recapped. Marks the ending point and conclusion of the conversation. Each stage is important and follows a natural sequence from introduction to body to conclusion of a discussion. Together they comprise the process of interpersonal communication.

1. FUNCTIONS OF DYADIC COMMUNICATION

2. To express and receive interpersonal needs…

3. Functions of Dyadic CommunicationEstablish self-identity or personal discoveryGain informationEstablish meaningful relationshipsChange attitudes and behaviorBuilding a context of understanding

4. Establish self-identity or personal discoveryHelp us learn more about ourselves and also the person we are talking toTo establish self-image that we present to others

5. Gain informationTo gain information about things and events around usTo effectively interact with other people.

6. Establish meaningful relationshipsTo feel a sense of belongingness and love To establish relationship with other people

7. Change attitudes and behavior To influence the attitudes and behaviors of othersTo transform individuals.“Interpersonal Persuasion”

8. Building a context of understandingTo help understand interpersonal relationships

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10. Forms of Dyadic Communication

11. Forms of Dyadic Communication Conversation DialogueInterview

12. CONVERSATION“… should flow, like waters after summer showers, not as if raised by mere mechanic powers” —William CowperSpoken exchange of thoughts, opinions, and feelingAn informalexchangeNo formal purposeLess intimate and less seriousCASUALExample: Talking to a taho vendor.

13. DIALOGUEFrom the Greek word dialogos (MEANING FLOWING THROUGH)Dia- “through” or “with each other” Logos- “the meaning” or “the word”Type of communication in which the deepest, most personal and most intimate relationships are formeda discussion between two or more people or groups, esp. one directed toward exploration of a particular subject or resolution of a problemEx. Marital Communication and a Pep Talk with a friend/team mate

14. INTERVIEWMost purposiveStructure (opening, body and a closing)Various objectives/goals (gather information, persuade, solve a problem, help, learn about a job applicant etc.) to question, especially for the purpose of obtaining informationinvolves two persons interacting largely through a question-and-answer format to achieve specific goalsExample: Job interview and Final interviews in organizations

15. Tips for Interviewers:Prepare an interview "plan sheet"RelaxMinimize extraneous noisesAsk Open-ended questions (How, What, Why, Describe, Tell me, Explain and When)Avoid topics such as Arrest Records, Marital Status, Religion, Age, Disabilities etc.

16. Follow the 70/30 rule (listen 70%, 30% speak)Do not begin with controversial questionsInterrupt very rarelyBe sensitiveTake notes during or immediately after the interview.Thank the interviewee.

17. Tips for Interviewees:Arrive earlyDress appropriatelyTurn off your cellphoneStand up and greet your interviewerGive a firm handshake (NVC)Maintain eye contactSmile. Be friendly but not too casual.

18. Speak in complete sentences, and use a formal vocabulary.Be concise.Weakness? Focus on things you can improve not character flaws and personality flaws.You don’t need to answer personal questions (ex. Marital status and age)Thank the interviewer.

19. Summary

20. Activity Pick 2 representatives.Each representative will give the rest of the class a useful tip when conducting an interview, by acting it out.Each group will be given 30 seconds to guess what their groupmates’ tip is.CHARADES :D

21. SourcesHendricks, P.A. (1998). Targeting Life Skills Model. Ames, IA: Iowa State University Extension.(n.d.). Interviewing Tips for the Interviewer. Retrieved July 27, 2006, from http://www.olemiss.edu/depts/HR/employ/interview.html(n.d.). Tips for Interviewers. Retrieved July 26, 2006, from http://www.rscc.cc.tn.us/owl&writingcenter/OWL/Interview2.htmlCommunication 3 Book

22. Stages of InterpersonalCommunicationJan Wray A. AlcantaraComm 3

23. InterpersonalCommunication-concerning or involving relationships and conversations between people. Most probably two people. In every society, humans have developed spoken and written language as a means of sharing messages and meanings. The most common form of daily communication is interpersonal—that is, vis-a-vis, at the same time and in the same place.

24. OVERVIEW:Each stage is important and cannot be removed from the process.

25. Each stage compliments with each other making a wholesome communication.

26. The stages are somehow difficult to perform.

27. It follows the normal sequence of a speech.EXPLORATION“Fencing Period” - when players try to “feel their way” and assess each other’s strengths and weaknesses Aims to establish rapport and break the ice

28. Mutual goals are clarified at this time example: (interview) a preview of the areas or subtopics of the conversation will be helpful

29. Establishing closure for awhile between both persons to ease tension

30. It serves as an introduction.ACTIVITYMake a short dialogue having the following scenarios.A man haggling to buy meat from a meat vendor.A professor discusses the new lesson to a class or to just a student.A walking salesman offering an item to a group of teenagers in a park.Prepare it in five minutes. And present it in five minutes.

31. INTERACTIONsubstantive part

32. subject matter is explored by the participants