characteristics of interpersonal communication

Running Head : Characteristics of Interpersonal Communication

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The skills involved in an interpersonal communication play an important role in evaluating the outcome of the communication process Interpersonal communication has become an important aspect in the day to day life and more so in the business processes . However , such process should meet the requirements of various attributes that anchor support for the intended role of this communication (Bert , 2005

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Purpose : Every interpersonal communication is expected to meet the basic requirements of

its intention . This could be business relations , social aspects and others . The nature of the purpose determines the model style and approach for use in ensuring the most feasible mode of communication . The purpose of the communication also evaluates how much information to discharge and the manner to develop the most adaptable mode of information exchange that will then meet the communication target optimally

Audience : The nature of the audience is also important . A good interpersonal communication is that which meets the demands and attention of the expected audience . To ensure the highest levels of feasibility in the process of communication , a good rapport that provides an attractive environment for the communication is always deemed of necessity . This can be shaped by the communicator so suit the environment of the purpose of the communication (Bert , 2005

Tone : Every set of communication is entrenched with a specific pattern of tone . The nature of communication tone is important in meeting the demands of the communication . The different objectives and purposes of communication accrue different tones which should of necessity be rhythmical to the nature of the communication

Content : Content is the message to be delivered in any communication Content is determined by the specific purpose of the communication . The communicator creates all the necessary aspects that ensure the message context that is held by the communication is fully met . Content is synonymous to the subject which is the most important part of communication

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Purpose : The purpose of interpersonal communications is to meet the demands of the various spheres of the contemporary world that ensures exchange of information between people and organizations

Audience : This is the object of message delivery who could be an individual person , an organization , community or a social group Importance should be in meeting all the demands that provides the best opportunity for message delivery

Tone : Tone is of necessity in creating an interactive environment with the respondent . Tone should be suited to environment , purpose and nature of respondent

Content : Every communication should constitute the correct content which is the message of delivery and exchange between the communicator and the respondent

Mechanics : These are the statutory tools and processes that ensure the most optimal communication exchange . Mechanisms refer to the interactive tools that provide an attractive environment of the communication (Bert 2005

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Bert Decker (2005 ) The Art of Communicating : Achieving Interpersonal Impact in Business . New York , Prentice Hall

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