The Complete Guide To Interpersonal Communication Skills

Interpersonal communication forms a major part of our lives. How often have you asked your colleague, “Hey, how are you doing today?” or your mother, “What’s for dinner?” or your sister, “Are you coming with me?” Well, it’s all interpersonal communication. Humans are wired in a way that we strive to connect. Without connection, our purpose gets lost. Take a moment and think. How many times did you interact today? What was it about? Was it verbal, or was it just a blink? Whatever it was, I’m sure, the number must be high.

Humans are a social species that is hardwired to connect. Aside from food, water, and safety, the most crucial requirements we must meet, according to Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, are love and belonging. Our yearning for interpersonal interactions, closeness, connection with others, and integration into a group are all part of this. Our general well-being increases and we live a more fulfilling life when these requirements are met. Not only this but even in the workplace, interpersonal communication forms one of the major elements of our connections. Managers constantly interact with their teammates to establish a connection and form a strong bond with their team.