ENGLISH 7 QUARTER 4

WEEK 2

Reaching Out Through Interpersonal

Communication
Lesson 1: Interpersonal Communication Strategies (Dialog,
Conversation, Interview)
o Conversation
Conversation is the most common form of dyadic communication. It may be defined as a friendly and
usual informal talk between two people who exchange their views and ideas (Padilla, Bicomong,
Dato-on, Rosario, and Sabornido 2003). It is a face-to-face interaction between individuals. It is
informal in nature, with no agenda or set specific purpose and commonly done for therapeutic
purposes (Sayuno 2019).
More examples:
 friends talking about various topics
 siblings recalling fond memories
 passengers talking in bus stations and waiting sheds
 children playing in the playground
 family buying at the shopping malls
To have a better conversation, let us be guided with these guidelines:

Guidelines in Engaging an Effective Conversation

1. Do not interrupt while the person is speaking.
2. Do not do all the talking.
3. Be a good listener.
4. Do not exaggerate.
5. Do not misquote.
6. Be polite.

o Dialog
A dialog is the most personal and most intimate form of dyadic communication
(Padilla, Bicomong, Dato-on, Rosario, and Sabornido 2003). In some ways similar to a
conversation but is more intimate and purposive. It could be a written or spoken
exchange of ideas between two or more people (Sayuno 2019).

More examples:
 a student and his/her parent talking about school matter
 a husband and a wife talking about family finances
 students chatting on the phone about their project
 friends arguing on the merits of a movie
 a principal comforting his teacher who has just lost his mother

To engage in dialog, observe these guidelines.

Guidelines in Engaging an Effective Dialog

1. Share your perspectives or ideas.

2. Listen to the perspectives or ideas of others.
3. Respect differences and understand them.
 4. Show interest.

o Interview
An interview is a form of dyadic communication that is considered a two-way
process where both parties alternately talk and listen. It is a conversation with a purpose
which aims to help the interviewee to understand and put into a larger context
the interpersonal, social and cultural aspects of the environment (Padilla, Bicomong, Dato-
on, Rosario, and Sabornido 2003). Moreover, an interview is a formal and purposive
consultation. In this communication situation, the interviewer’s objective is to obtain
specific pieces of information from the interviewee (Sayuno 2019).

More examples:
 employment screening
 creating stories
 counselling
 receiving complaints
 writing articles

In order to achieve an effective interview, let us follow these guidelines.

Guidelines in Conducting an Effective Interview
1. Plan and prepare.
2. Explain the purpose of the interview.
3. Ask one question at a time.
4. Encourage responses.
5. Take down notes.
6. Provide transition between major topics.
7. Don't lose control of the interview.
8. Don’t forget to say “Thank you” at the end of the interview.

This is good to know . . .

Interpersonal communication, commonly called dyadic communication,

is communication that involves two persons or two groups of people who share the roles of
sender and receiver. It is interacting with one other person or in a small and informal
aggregate of people (Padilla, Bicomong, Dato-on, Rosario, and Sabornido 2003). Interpersonal
communication is person-to-person communication with messages that are focused on
individual interests or needs (Sayuno 2019).

Tips to Improve Interpersonal Communication Skills

1. Be familiar of yourself. Self-awareness is the practice of consciously being

aware of what you are thinking and feeling and why you are doing so. Being aware of
your own emotions can significantly benefit your interpersonal communication skills.

2. Be conscious, respectful and empathetic toward others. When you engage

positive interpersonal skills, you allow others to express themselves without
automatically jumping on them- meaning that you are genuinely listening to what they
have to say.

3. Actively listen to others. Listening is a skill that must be developed and

honed. By listening to understand rather than listening to respond, you demonstrate
that what the person you are speaking with has to say is important to you.