Interpersonal Skills and I-Messages

What are some examples of I-Messages?

-"I feel..." -"I feel ____ because" -"I get angry because..."

What are some advantages of strong interpersonal skills?

-Employers want staff with excellent interpersonal skills (job opportunities) -Lead more successful and professional lives

How are I-messages different from Interpersonal skills?

-One can pertain to solving conflicts while the other could not -The skill set criteria may be different

What are 7 examples of good Interpersonal Skills?

1)Verbal Communication: what we say and how 2)Non-verbal Communication: body language 3)Listening Skills: Interpret verbal and non-verbal communication 4)Negotiation: work with others for agreeable outcome 5)Problem Solving: work with other to identify, define, and solve problems 6)Decision making: Analyzing and using sound decisions 7)Assertiveness: Communicating our opinions freely

What is an I-Message?

A means of communication that is soft-toned to get a direct point across that is more personal than objective and effectively delivers the message of feelings.

True or False: Disagreement is bad

False. It's okay to express different opinions on different topics, and the mature/civil approach of moving on is completely acceptable.

Can I-Messages solve marital conflict?

Not yet, but once people understand proper communication it may be able to.

What are some other names for Interpersonal Skills?

Social skills, people skills, soft skills, communication skills, and life skills

What are Interpersonal Skills?

The life skills we use everyday to communicate and interact with other people; individually or in groups

True or False: Listening is not the same as hearing

True! Interpreting and paying attention to someone communicating with you means much more than simply hearing the noises they make.