What Exactly Are Interpersonal Skills? Seeking Clear Answers for Interview Prep

Hi friends,

Can anybody explain the proper definition of interpersonal skills? I was asked about this in an interview. How should we give a proper reply?

Thanks & Regards,
Barkha

Dear Barkha,

Interpersonal skills include the ability to read and manage the emotions, motivations, and behaviors of oneself and others during social interactions or in a social-interactive context within an organization.

You can understand well in the following mentioned students' interpersonal skills:

Students Who Have Interpersonal Skills:

- Are aware of and able to manage their own emotions, strengths, and limits during both face-to-face and virtual interactions.
- Are able to manage their behavior during social interactions.
- Are able to align their goals with the goals of others during collaborative activities.
- Understand and positively manage the emotions of others in both face-to-face and virtual environments; empathize with others; are sensitive to the needs of others and to the forces that shape the way others feel and behave; enhance the strengths and abilities of others.
- Manage conflict effectively by devising win-win solutions; constructively influence the behavior of others; use effective communication and persuasive strategies; listen well.

Hope it will help you.

Thank you,
Basant

Interpersonal relationship is defined as associations between two or more people who are interdependent, who use some consistent patterns of interaction, and who have interacted for a period of time.

Interpersonal relationships can involve two or more people, such as two close friends or two co-workers.

Interpersonal relationships involve people who are interdependent. For example, your junior office mate may be dependent on you for acceptance and guidance, while you may require his support and admiration.

Individuals in interpersonal relationships use some consistent patterns of interaction. For instance, a boss may always squeeze the hand firmly of his juniors.

Interpersonal relationships generally involve people who have interacted for some time. However, when you place an order at a fast-food counter, you do not have an interpersonal relationship, although participants use interpersonal communication to accomplish these events.

We use interpersonal relationships:

- To understand ourselves
- To understand others
- To understand our world
- To fulfill our needs
- To increase and enrich positive experiences