Communicating with

others

Social Life
Communication Communication can best be summarized as the
transmission of a message from a sender to a receiver
in an understandable manner. The importance of
effective communication is immeasurable in the world of
business and in personal life.

The communication process is made up of four key

components. Those components include encoding,
medium of transmission, decoding, and feedback.
There are also two other factors in the process, and
those two factors are present in the form of the sender
and the receiver. The communication process begins
with the sender and ends with the receiver.
Forming relationships
Use of language (verbal communication)
Verbal communication is the use of words to convey a message. Some forms of verbal
communication are written and oral communication.
Use of non-verbal communication
Nonverbal communication is the use of body language to convey a message. One main
form of nonverbal communication is body language.
Maintaining relationships
Healthy relationships have been shown to
increase our happiness, improve health and
reduce stress. Studies show that people with
healthy relationships have more happiness and
less stress. There are basic ways to make
relationships healthy, even though each
relationship is different.
1. Keep expectations realistic. No one can be everything we might want them to be. Healthy
relationships mean accepting people as they are and not trying to change them.

2. Talk with each other. It can't be said enough: communication is essential to healthy
relationships.

3. Be flexible. It is natural to feel uneasy about changes. Healthy relationships allow for change
and growth.

4. Take care of yourself, too. Healthy relationships are mutual, with room for both people’s
needs.

5. Be dependable. If you make plans with someone, follow through. If you take on a
responsibility, complete it. Healthy relationships are trustworthy.

6. Fight fair. Most relationships have some conflict. It only means you disagree about
something; it does not have to mean you don't like each other.
7. Be affirming. According to relationship researcher John Gottman, happy couples have
a ratio of 5 positive interactions or feelings for every 1 negative interaction or feeling.
Express warmth and affection!

8. Keep your life balanced. Other people help make our lives satisfying but they cannot
meet every need. Find what interests you and become involved. Healthy relationships have
room for outside activities.

9. It’s a process. It might look like everyone on campus is confident and connected, but
most people share concerns about fitting in and getting along with others. It takes time to
meet people and get to know them. Healthy relationships can be learned and practiced,
and keep getting better.

10. Be yourself! It's much easier and more fun to be authentic than to pretend to be
something or someone else. Healthy relationships are made of real people.
References

https://web.njit.edu/~lipuma/352comproc/comproc.htm

https://www.amherst.edu/campuslife/health-safety-wellness/counseling/self_care/
healthy_relationships/10_tips_for_health_realtionships

https://cloviscenter.libguides.com/Communication/VerbalVSNonverbal
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