Interpersonal Communication The lost Art: Interpersonal Communication

What it is: “The act of conveying information between at least two people or groups” Methods: oral, written, and visual

When is it used? Day to day conversations School work Group work Sports Theater Many more

Why is it Important? Job safety Everyone on same page Understanding others Group coordination Making message known Learning

How it works:

General Communication Necessities: Adjust vocabulary as needed Change style to fit audience Be clear Specific Emotion

Ways to excel at oral communication: Speak clearly and loudly Eye contact Look at or between audience Can look at wall behind them, etc Matching body language PRACTICE!

Ways to excel at written communication: Organize Explain everything in clear, basic terms (as needed) Good transitions “Won't be able to answer any questions”

Things to avoid: ASSUME ESP Monologue Mumbling/muttering Ignoring the audience Patting yourself on back Dull “You know...”