Educators are continuously faced with a wide range of communication challenges. Only by self-examining one’s own approaches to interpersonal communication and being willing to improve can one put better communication to work in meeting those challenges—whether they are part of one’s personal or professional life. Four principles are addressed that underlie the workings in real life when considering interpersonal communication. In addition, attention is given to five dimensions of interpersonal communication that have great impact, particularly upon the initial interaction between individuals. The five include nonverbal communication, remembering names, eye contact, shaking hands, and listening.
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