Interpersonal Communication

IH group presentation:

Interpersonal communication

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4A Wong Shek Man(39) 4B Calvin Chan(1) 4E Li Kai Sang(27) 4E Lo Chun Yen(29)

What is Interpersonal communication ? 

Interpersonal communication  a process of sending and receiving information between two or more people. This kind of communication is subdivided into  dyadic communication  Public speaking  small-group communication.

Dyadic communication 

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only involves two people such as a telephone conversation or even a set of letters sent to and received from a penpal. sender can immediately receive and evaluate feedback from the receiver. So that, it allows for more specific tailoring of the message and more personal communication than do many of the other media.

Public speaking 

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The process of speaking to a group of people in a structured, deliberate manner intended to inform, influence, or entertain the listeners. Skills: Oratory The use of gestures Control of the voice (inflection) Vocabulary, register, word choice Speaking notes Using humour Developing a relationship with the

Small-group communication 

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The nature of communication that occurs in groups that are between 2 and 12 individuals. The most important process factor is the communication that occurs during group meetings, although there are others (e.g., a group working together building a shed must coordinate their shed-building actions and not get in each other's

Functions of Interpersonal Communication  

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Gaining Information Building a Context of Understanding Establishing Identity Satisfy Interpersonal Needs

Basic elements in Interpersonal Communication 

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1. Sender person who sends information 2. Receiver person who receives the information sent 3. Message content of information sent by sender 4. Feedback response from receiver.

Communication Channels  

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Direct channels 1. speech communication 2.nonverbal communication 3. summarizing 4. paraphrasing 5. questioning 6. Initiating 7. Turn-taking

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Indirect channels 1.Unconscious communication 2. listening

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Barriers against Effective Interpersonal Communication

Emotions Filtering Overloaded with Information Defensiveness Cultural Difference Jargon

Emotions 

Sometimes when people communicate an idea or matter across, the receiver can feel how the sender perceives the subject matter. Often messages are interpreted differently for different people. Extreme emotions are most likely to hinder effective communication because the idea or message maybe misinterpreted

Real examples 

Yesterday, my mother scolded me because she thought that I was playing computer games. In fact, I was doing IH project. I tried to explain but she was in extreme motions and did not think about my explanation I a clear manner. Finally, we brawl with each together

Method to overcome the Barriers of Effective Interpersonal Communication

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Constrain Emotions Simplify Language Listen Actively Feedback

Constrain Emotions 

Hold back emotions and discussing a certain sensitive issue. By speaking through a neutral manner, it allows mutual understanding to occur and for both sender and receiver to communicate in a rational manner again.

Real examples (continues) 

After my mother had calmed down, she held back her emotion and analyze the whole thing again. She found that I was really doing IH project when she communicated with a rational manner, so she forgave me and we became well again.

The skills support that can that can have good interpersonal communication        

parenting intimate relationship management Selling Counseling coaching Mentoring (in groups) conflict management

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