Dyadic Communication

FUNCTIONS OF DYADIC

COMMUNICATION

To express and receive interpersonal needs…

Establish self-identity or personal discovery

Gain information Establish meaningful relationships Change attitudes and behavior Building a context of understanding

Functions of Dyadic

Communication

Establish self-identity or personal discovery

Help us learn more about ourselves and also the person we are talking to

To establish self-image that we present to others

Gain information

To gain information about things and events around us

To effectively interact with other people.

Establish meaningful relationships

To feel a sense of belongingness and love

To establish relationship with other people

Change attitudes and behavior

To influence the attitudes and behaviors of others

To transform individuals.

“Interpersonal Persuasion”

To help understand interpersonal relationships

Building a context of understanding

Forms of Dyadic Communication

Conversation Dialogue Interview

Forms of Dyadic Communication

“… should flow, like waters after summer showers, not as if raised by mere mechanic powers” —William Cowper

Spoken exchange of thoughts, opinions, and feeling

An informal exchange No formal purpose Less intimate and less serious

CONVERSATION

From the Greek word dialogos (MEANING FLOWING THROUGH)

Dia- “through” or “with each other” Logos- “the meaning” or “the word” Type of communication in which the

deepest, most personal and most intimate relationships are formed

a discussion between two or more people or groups, esp. one directed toward exploration of a particular subject or resolution of a problem

DIALOGUE

Most purposive Structure (opening, body and a closing) Various objectives/goals (gather information,

persuade, solve a problem, help, learn about a job applicant etc.)

to question, especially for the purpose of obtaining information

involves two persons interacting largely through a question-and-answer format to achieve specific goals

Example: Job interview and Final interviews in organizations

INTERVIEW

Prepare an interview "plan sheet" Relax Minimize extraneous noises Ask Open-ended questions (How,

What, Why, Describe, Tell me, Explain and When)

Avoid topics such as Arrest Records, Marital Status, Religion, Age, Disabilities etc.

Tips for Interviewers:

Follow the 70/30 rule (listen 70%, 30% speak)

Do not begin with controversial questions

Interrupt very rarely Be sensitive Take notes during or immediately after

the interview. Thank the interviewee.

Arrive earlyDress appropriatelyTurn off your mobile phoneStand up and greet your interviewer

Give a firm handshake (NVC)Maintain eye contactSmile. Be friendly but not too casual.

Tips for Interviewees:

Speak in complete sentences, and use a formal vocabulary.

Be concise. Weakness? Focus on things you can

improve not character flaws and personality flaws.

You don’t need to answer personal questions (ex. Marital status and age)

Thank the interviewer.

Conversation

Dialogue Interview

Formal No No Yes

Intimate Not so Very No

Has a Formal purpose

No No Yes

Structured No No Yes

Exchange of thoughts

Yes Yes Yes

Summary

STAGES OF INTERPERSONALCOMMUNICATION

-concerning or involving relationships and conversations between people. Most probably two people.

INTERPERSONALCOMMUNICATION

In every society, humans have developed spoken and written language as a means of sharing messages and meanings. The most common form of daily communication is interpersonal—that is, vis-a-vis, at the same time and in the same place.

OVERVIEW:-Each stage is important and cannot be removed from the process.- Each stage compliments with each other making a wholesome communication.- The stages are somehow difficult to perform.- It follows the normal sequence of a speech.

EXPLORATION-“Fencing Period” - when players try to “feel their way” and assess each other’s strengths and weaknesses - Aims to establish rapport and break the ice - Mutual goals are clarified at this time example: (interview) a preview of the areas or subtopics of the conversation will be helpful -Establishing closure for awhile between both persons to ease tension- It serves as an introduction.

INTERACTION-substantive part - subject matter is explored by the participants -goals of the encounter are being accomplished - more information, more credible and reliable the speaker is-no dull moment or dead air to make a smooth flow of the conversation- it serves as the body

TERMINATION-transaction is completed and terminated - major points of discussion may be paraphrased for proper interpretation - transaction is finished- ending point of the conversation-It serves as the conclusion

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