principle of interpersonal communication.

What Are  the functions/benefit of using principle   of interpersonal communication.

Functions of Interpersonal Communication: Interpersonal communication is important because of the following functions it achieves:

1.      Information :

 One reason we engage in interpersonal communication is to gain information about another individual. We attempt to gain information about others so that we can interact with them more effectively. We can predict better how they will think, feel, and act if we know who they are. We gain this information passively, by observing them; actively, by having others engage them; or interactively, by engaging them ourselves.

2.Long term identity.

We also engage in interpersonal communication to establish an identity based on our relationships arid the image we present to others

3.Observation.

Observing every change on each and every movement on physiology

4.Value

Once you notice and give care to an individual ,it means you are giving importance to him by all means .

5.Expressing interpersonal needs.

we also engage in interpersonal communication to express interpersonal needs. William Schutz has identified three such needs: inclusion, control, and affection.

•           Inclusion is the need to establish identity with others.

•           Control is the need to exercise leadership and prove one’s abilities. Groups provide outlets for this need. Some individuals do not want to be a leader. For them, groups provide the necessary control over aspects of their lives.

•           Affection is the need to develop relationships with people. Groups are an excellent way to make friends and establish relationship.

6. Understanding:

Interpersonal communication helps us to understand better what someone says in a given context.