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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