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There are a lot of ways we, as humans, communicate. For instance, the kind where we talk to ourselves in our heads while brushing our teeth. Or the kind where one voice reaches millions of minds through a TV broadcast or newspaper headline. Or even the kind that lives in likes, comments, and stories scrolling by on our phones.<\/p>\n

Then, there\u2019s one where we share words, gestures, and emotions with another. That<\/em> is called interpersonal communication<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s one of the most important, yet overlooked skills out there, according to Vanessa Van Edwards<\/strong>, a specialist in science-based people skills. And when you know how to use it well, you create the kind of connection people never forget<\/em>.<\/p>\n

What is interpersonal communication?<\/h2>\n

The prefix \u201cinter\u201d comes from Latin and means \u201cbetween\u201d or \u201camong.\u201d So interpersonal communication is how we share information, feelings, and meaning with other people.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s also known as people skills, as Vanessa points out in her YouTube video<\/a>. There, she explains that it\u2019s \u201chow well you communicate, interact and relate to others<\/em>.\u201d<\/p>\n

But more than just the words that come out of your mouth, it shows up in everything, from the tone you use, to the signals your body gives off, to the way you respond when someone else speaks. Every glance, pause, and reaction plays a role in shaping the exchange.<\/p>\n

\u201cSomeone with exceptional <\/em>interpersonal skills<\/em><\/a> might be said to have high PQ or <\/em>interpersonal intelligence<\/em><\/a>,\u201d Vanessa adds. But unlike talking to a huge audience on TV or online, this kind of communication is personal, and it\u2019s the glue that keeps people connected.<\/p>\n

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If we treat others the way they want to be treated, we bond quicker, we build trust more quickly, we deepen connection.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Vanessa Van Edwards, trainer of Mindvalley\u2019s Magnetic Charisma program<\/cite><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Interpersonal vs. intrapersonal communication<\/h3>\n

When it comes to interpersonal vs. intrapersonal<\/a>, the two may sound almost identical. However, they live in completely different arenas:<\/p>\n

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Interpersonal communication<\/strong><\/td>\nIntrapersonal communication<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Talking with other people<\/td>\nTalking with yourself<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Shows up in chats with friends, coworkers, family, or even strangers<\/td>\nShows up as inner thoughts, self-talk, or daydreaming<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
About sharing ideas, feelings, and signals<\/td>\nAbout reflecting, planning, or working through emotions<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Driven by tone, body language<\/a>, context, and feedback<\/td>\nDriven by self-awareness and how you guide your own mind<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Example: telling your partner about a rough day and noticing their reaction<\/td>\nExample: practicing answers in your head before a job interview<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n

At the end of the day, it\u2019s how you connect with others that shapes the life you build. Dale Carnegie makes this point in his 1936 best-seller, How to Win Friends & Influence People<\/em>. He writes, \u201cYou can make more friends in two months by becoming interested in other people than you can in two years by trying to get other people interested in you<\/em>.\u201d<\/p>\n

And this idea echoes through to today. Keith Ferrazzi<\/strong>, the bestselling author of Never Eat Alone<\/em> and a leading authority on relationship building, tells in a Mindvalley interview, \u201cIf you just share your passion or you share your vulnerability that in and of itself is your connection that\u2019s the ultimate human connection<\/em>.\u201d<\/p>\n

Get more insights from Keith:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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