Six Principles Of Interpersonal Communication

According to Bevan and Sole (2014) interpersonal communication can be well-defined as “a unique type of communication that involves two individuals interacting via face-to-face or mediated channels (Ch.1.3, Para. 1). Interpersonal communication is inevitable and numerous influences can play into role. Illustrated in our textbook are six principles of interpersonal communication which includes captivating accountability for your behavior; recalling that there is common significance to a dialogue exchange; identifying that others can have views that are dissimilar than yours; display reverence for all personalities, yourself included; listen and reflect what others are saying; nonstop teaching of one’s self to be a proficient communicator (Bevan

2, Bul. 3). Being a competent communicator is something we have to consider when communicating with diverse people in our lives. Thinking that you are always accurate is easily a bad routine to fall into. It’s best to always try and look at the views from the other person’s outlook. Barriers of communication can be broken with practice when you apply the simple rules of communication to your everyday lives. Values, feelings, morals and judgements, we all have them. But just because yours are different from another individual does not make only yours correct or acceptable. Understanding this skill will help you become an effective interpersonal

After graduating high school and entering “adulthood,” I have worked many jobs. Mostly of those being fast food. While working there I mentioned to one of my coworkers “We’re not getting paid enough for all this work they have us doing.” Right off the back, she thought I was ungrateful and mentioned that I should be more grateful that I have a job in the first place. The words I choose to express my feelings caused us a miscommunication. Misperception was the challenge to this miscommunication. Misperception is when the receiver may not decode the message intended (Bevan and Sole section 1.3). In my case, my coworker, the receiver, misinterpret the message being intended. The intended message to be conveyed was that “I feel overworked and undervalued.” For the future, I now know how to overcome this barrier. First, I should to stop and think about the responsibility being taken on at the workplace. Does the pay commensurate my workload? Do I have a backup plan? Or am I just simply burnt out? I should ask myself those questions before communicating my feelings with others. As the message intended may be looked at