Interpersonal communication involves the two-way verbal exchange of thoughts or information between two or more people through various formats like meetings, interviews, phone calls, and classes. It has the advantages of building stronger relationships and ensuring the message is understood by getting feedback from the receiver. However, it takes time and is not always feasible. Some tips to improve interpersonal skills include focusing on crafting a precise, concise message tailored to the audience delivered politely, and listening effectively by spending 50% of conversations listening and pausing to allow responses.

2. Interpersonal Communication
 Two-way communication
 Verbal exchange of thought or information between
two or more people
 Description include: -
- share discuss argue interact
• Formats include:
-meetings interviews
-phone calls classes
Response from receiver necessary for effectiveness

3. Interpersonal Communication
 Advantages :
- Builds stronger , more personal relationships
- Sender can be sure that the message was
understood
• Limitations :
- Takes time
- Often not feasible

4. Tips to improve interpersonal skills
• Focus on the message :
 Always think and plan before you speak
 Decide the goal behind what you exactly want to deliver
 Have complete knowledge about the audience
 Be sure that the message is precise and concise
 Your message must be delivered in polite manner
• Listen effectively :
 You should spend 50% of the conversation listening as
effective interpersonal communication is a two way street
 We are sometime prepared so much that all we focus on is
talking , so we can lose listener quickly .

5.  Pause after a few sentences so that the other party can
respond