INTRAPERSONAL
AND
INTERPERSONAL
COMMUNICATION
INTRAPERSONAL AND
INTERPERSONAL
Context is "the set of circumstances or facts that surround a
particular event situation, among others." In speech, it refers to three
things: (1) the person speaking:(2) the situation/event/occasion; and
(3) the person(s) being addressed or spoken to.A person is exposed to
several communication contexts in his or her everyday life, and
these contexts can be either intrapersonal or interpersonal,
Intrapersonal Communication
INTRAPERSONAL COMMUNICATION
Intrapersonal communication is defined as a person's
communication with oneself. Talking to oneself in front
of a mirror and thinking out loud are examples of
intrapersonal communication. Since intrapersonal
communication takes place or exists within the mind,
making plans or decisions is also considered
intrapersonal communication, so are smiling to oneself
after a job well done or telling yourself to stop doing
certain things that are harmful to you.
Intrapersonal communication is normal and
beneficial because it gives you the chance to
pause and plan carefully before doing or saying
anything. It can help you avoid doing or saying
something detrimental to yourself or to others.
Intrapersonal communication can also help
motivate you toward achieving your goals.
Many professions benefit from intrapersonal communication.
Artists, most especially, are known to have great intrapersonal
skills. For instance, writers and painters imagine various
scenarios that serve as their inspirations for composing novels
or poems or for making artworks, respectively. Actors, on the
other hand, internalize their roles so that they can act naturally
and believably. Scientists, meanwhile, do lots of self-talk,
especially when they are in deep thought while conducting
experiments or solving problems. Intrapersonal
communication is very important; that is why many people
need time to be alone so that they can think, reflect, or
communicate with themselves.
INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION
Interpersonal communication, on the other hand, is communication
more persons. It could be face to face or via a gadget such as a cell
phone. casual talks and interviews are examples of interpersonal
communication. In 1624, the English poet John Donne wrote, "No man
is an island." This line that a person needs other people to live life fully;
that is why interpersonal is very important as well. Simply put, talking
to or interacting with others, face (in one-on-one conversations, small
group discussions, or meetings) or via essential part of life.
Interpersonal means "something involving or occurring among
several examples of interpersonal communication include
casual conversations with family or peers; interviews or formal
conversations with authorities, such as teachers and small
group discussions in class; e-mail correspondence with a
relative abroad; interactions with food attendants, vendors,
public utility drivers, and the like.
Many professions benefit from having good
interpersonal skills or the communicate well
with other people. Politicians, celebrities,
salespeople, teachers counselors, and
supervisors, to name a few, have good
interpersonal skills, which accomplish their
duties and/or objectives.
Intrapersonal and interpersonal communication
skills are valuable in informal, academic and
professional contexts-or in any context, for that
matter. As such, these skills have beer classified
as intelligences according to the theory of
multiple intelligences proposed b American
developmental psychologist Howard Gardner.
In his theory, Gardner defines intrapersonal intelligence as "the
capacity to understand oneself, to appreciate one's emotions,
interests, fears, and motivations or goals. This intelligence is
more reflective and seeks to be in tune with inner feelings;
looking for intuition, connections, patterns, and wisdom. This is
therefore more critical-thinking centered and is concerned with a
person's reflections on their own changing thoughts and
emotions." On the other hand, Gardner defines interpersonal
intelligence as "the capacity to experience the intentions,
interests, desires, fears, and motivations/goals of other people.
This intelligence is therefore much more openly interactive,
seeking personal connections."
Everyone is good at doing something. It is just a
matter of honing one's skills and intelligences
while trying new things. Interpersonal and
intrapersonal intelligences are thus helpful in
your future interactions in college or in your
career. Thus, try your best to develop them.
THANK YOU!
