By: Sarita Sok
A qualitative definition of interpersonal communication includes any interaction between two people, usually face to face. In qualitative definition, interpersonal communication occurs when people treat one another as unique individuals, regardless of the context in which the interaction occurs or the number of people involved. The differences between these two types of communication are uniqueness, irreplaceability, interdependence, the amount of disclosure and intrinsic rewards.
Mediated communication includes interaction through phones, internet and so on. Recent studies show that mediated communication is important for people’s relationship and decision making. Also, it makes it easier to maintain a relationship and share personal information. Its challenges involve leaner messages, disinhibition, and permanence. Most effective communication is somewhere in between impersonal and interpersonal communication.
Communication competence is defined based on different characteristics such as there is no idea way to communication and competence is situational, is relational and can be learned. A competence communicator has a wide range of behaviours, the ability to choose the most appropriate behaviour, skills at performing behaviours, cognitive complexity, empathy, self-monitoring and commitment. In intercultural communication, communicators need to possess some attributes including motivation, tolerance in ambiguity, open-mindedness, and knowledge and skills.
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