Essential Qualities

To start developing interpersonal skills, the most important action is to focus on and pay attention to social cues. This involves being mindful of body language, eye contact, tone of voice, and overall communication. Additionally, developing your listening skills is especially beneficial; the focus should be on the other person’s words and feelings rather than coming up with something to say in response. This requires active listening, which means engaging and repeating back the message that’s being communicated in order to understand it better.

Another important factor to consider is the body language and atmosphere when communicating with others, as these can greatly affect how people feel during a conversation. Body language can involve anything from how close you stand to the other person and facing them while talking to introducing yourself to someone new.

Additionally, make sure that the environment is suitable for having a conversation; being aware of your surroundings and the noise level is an important part of being able to communicate effectively with others.