There are multiple definitions of the concept of interpersonal communication.
Some emphasize the elements involved, such as sender - message - channel - receiver; Others emphasize the achievements that are obtained, such as transmitting content or 'building bridges' between people.
For our conversation to be constructive, we must listen to the different approaches and points of view that others have on the subject.
It is possible to speak of different communicational levels that will depend on the intention of those who participate and the means available for their use.
Communicating can allow: transmitting information or emotional content, influencing others, achieving consensus, establishing social units based on organization and decision-making; as well as other personal and group identification processes.
We know that the techniques of social relationship (among which effective communication is found) are important for the development and application of professions so that not only a certain environment of understanding with others is created but also putting oneself in the place of the other to understand him and bond with him.
Language, whether spoken or written or in any other form of expression, is the representation of the world that each one builds based on their own life experience and the perception they have of it.
We can only communicate when there is a present and active attitude in listening and transmitting, that is, when the process is to understand, understand and participate in that current moment, without contaminating it with past or future times and with the intention of arriving at an improved idea. through the different starting ideas.
Communication components
In every communication process, whether between two or more people, we will always find the following components:
The direction of the process varies depending on the change of roles or roles of the participants in it, so the sender (the one who speaks) will also be the receiver (the one who listens) when the message is returned (answer or new idea in front of what is said or spoken) in the same way the receiver becomes a sender when speaking or expressing himself.
The feed back or feedback of the message is the key element in all communication that occurs in a certain context, and that can be encoded (elaborated) or decoded (received) taking into account the code or channel that is used.
Barriers in interpersonal communication
Environmental barrier: correspond to physical conditions, sounds, interpersonal distance, visual distractions, presence and disposition of physical objects.
Verbal barrier or the use of language: referring to the way of speaking, which interfere with communication, the use of idioms or terms handled by specific groups, the speed of speaking, the lack of adequate words that accurately and simply describe what that is desired. Variables such as age, the difference between social classes, or educational level are also often a frequent limitation in the scope of communication objectives. Interpersonal barrier: they consist of aspects of cognitive, affective or relational life that affect communication. Basic elements of personal disposition have been studied, such as lack of attention or interest can prevent the effectiveness of the communication act.
“If we want to improve in our personal and professional life, we must learn to communicate more clearly to make ourselves understood. The experience in training courses is that we can all learn to communicate better. "
