Communication Within an Interpersonal Relationship by Steve W

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Communication within an Interpersonal Relationship There are many skills involved with being an effective communicator. The following are a few of the skills that I have acquired and feel comfortable demonstrating: the ability to choose the most appropriate behavior; the ability to listen and understand different viewpoints; the ability to read non-verbal cues; the ability to show commitment; the ability to organize and stay focused; and the ability to adapt to the behaviors of those I am communicating with. The following essay explains how I communicate within an interpersonal relationship with a female friend of mine. I have been in a close friendship with this female for the past two years. Her attitude changes quite frequently so I have grown accustomed to adapting very quickly. Many various methods of communication have been attempted with this person in order to maintain an open and honest friendship. By nature I am a non-aggressive person and try to avoid altercations when possible. Whenever a situation arises that may become intense, I sometimes use a little humor to try to lighten the mood. How we continue the conversation is determined based on the tone in her voice and her body language. Humor does not always help the situation so I have to take a moment to really evaluate. While evaluating, I sit in silence and at the same time am applying a different method by not saying anything at all. This behavior works at times because while she is talking she may give herself insight on the situation without any interruption from me. Then she will either change how she speaks or will stop speaking all together. At this point we are both more open to listening to each other and continuing the conversation from there. The previously mentioned methods work on occasion; however, every now and then we become engaged in a conversation in which we both

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