Interpersonal Relationships

Chapter Content Interpersonal Communication Emotional Intelligence Personal Motivation for Interpersonal Contact Motives for Interpersonal Communication Beginning Conversations Self-Disclosure Good Relationships Internet and Interpersonal Relationships

Interpersonal Communication Interpersonal communication is one person interacting with another on a one-to-one basis, often in an informal, unstructured setting.

Emotional Intelligence Emotional Intelligence is the ability to understand and get along with others. Being self-aware Managing emotions Motivating yourself Recognizing emotions in others Handling relationships

Perception & Emotional Intelligence How you look at and understand others and the world around you Self-Concept Emotional Intelligence

Strategic Flexibility Perception, emotional intelligence, and self-concept influence strategic flexibility: Anticipate Assess Evaluate Select Apply

Personal Motivation Factors that make up attraction to others: Physical attraction Perceived gain Similarities Differences Proximity Cyberattraction

Cyberattraction Cues of attractiveness in the cyberworld: Attentive and sensitive process of negotiation Simulated proximity Strategic management of the similarity of perceptions Attracting attention and interest Humor Self-disclosure

Motives for Interpersonal Communication Pleasure Affection Inclusion Escape Relaxation Continued

Motives for Interpersonal Communication Control Health Cybermotivation

Tips for Beginning Conversations Introduce yourself in a way that gives the other person a way to respond to you Give people a way to remember your name Personalize your greeting

How People Begin Conversations Figure 7-2 How People Begin Conversations

Bids & Responses to Bids Figure 7-3 Bids and Responses to Bids

How to Encourage Bids Figure 7-4 How to Encourage Bids

Self-Disclosure Self-disclosure is a process in which one person tells another something he or she would not reveal to just anyone. Self-disclosure reveals: Cultural information Sociological information Psychological information

Johari Window Figure 7-5 Johari Window

Self-Disclosure and Fears Fear of having your faults exposed Fear that your partner will become your critic Fear of losing your individuality Fear of being abandoned

Elements of Good Relationships Verbal skills Emotional expressiveness Conversational focus Nonverbal analysis Conversational encouragement Continued

Elements of Good Relationships Care and appreciation Commitment Adaptation

Internet and Interpersonal Relationships Know the five levels of safety when using social networking sites: Do not talk to strangers Do not post provocative pictures, comments, or blog entries Never reveal personal information Limit who can view your information Use your brain