Interpersonal Communications
Running head: INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATIONS
The Basics of Interpersonal Communication
Billie McCarron
COM200
Prof. W. Saltmarsh
July 26, 2012
INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION
The Basics of Interpersonal Relationships
Dear Sam and Katie, After considering your request for advice on interpersonal communications I have come to the decision that the information I have learned in my communications class could be beneficial for a young, recently engaged couple. Addressing the most important points could be useful, especially now that you both have decided to take your relationship to the next level. I have learned in this class that having good communication skills benefits everyone and that it is particularly important in building a stronger and more successful marriage. Although we communicate without giving it much thought, not everyone has the proper skills to communicate well so I have selected five areas of interpersonal communication which I will pass on to you in this letter. The skills I consider to be most crucial in achieving a long and happy marriage are, principles and misconceptions, self-concept, gender and cultural differences, nonverbal communication and last but most importantly, listening.
There are many communication skills necessary to ensure a successful relationship, and when it comes to effective interpersonal communications there are many aspects of communicating that we need to remember. Communication and the way we communicate is said to be what separates us from our animal cousins. It is defined as “a process by which we share ideas of information with other people” (cited in Sole, p.5).
INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION
Whether it is verbal or nonverbal, communication is the most important aspect of building a lasting relationship.
Principles and Misconceptions
To begin with I would like to explain a little about the principles and misconceptions in terms of interpersonal communications. It is necessary to mention that
The Basics of Interpersonal Communication
Billie McCarron
COM200
Prof. W. Saltmarsh
July 26, 2012
INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION
The Basics of Interpersonal Relationships
Dear Sam and Katie, After considering your request for advice on interpersonal communications I have come to the decision that the information I have learned in my communications class could be beneficial for a young, recently engaged couple. Addressing the most important points could be useful, especially now that you both have decided to take your relationship to the next level. I have learned in this class that having good communication skills benefits everyone and that it is particularly important in building a stronger and more successful marriage. Although we communicate without giving it much thought, not everyone has the proper skills to communicate well so I have selected five areas of interpersonal communication which I will pass on to you in this letter. The skills I consider to be most crucial in achieving a long and happy marriage are, principles and misconceptions, self-concept, gender and cultural differences, nonverbal communication and last but most importantly, listening.
There are many communication skills necessary to ensure a successful relationship, and when it comes to effective interpersonal communications there are many aspects of communicating that we need to remember. Communication and the way we communicate is said to be what separates us from our animal cousins. It is defined as “a process by which we share ideas of information with other people” (cited in Sole, p.5).
INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION
Whether it is verbal or nonverbal, communication is the most important aspect of building a lasting relationship.
Principles and Misconceptions
To begin with I would like to explain a little about the principles and misconceptions in terms of interpersonal communications. It is necessary to mention that
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